What some party leaders said in hushed tones, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh put on record. BJP president Amit Shah and other party leaders, however, joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in hailing the budget as a boon for the poor and all other sections. "The record allocation to the rural sector and agriculture will lead to unprecedented rural development and agricultural growth. Consistent focus on rural development and agriculture has been a hallmark of our Government," Shah tweeted. "The #NewIndiaBudget is farmer friendly, common citizen friendly, business environment friendly and development friendly.

Source: The Telegraph February 01, 2018 20:48 UTC