The term budget acquired its halo and stature from its usage in Britain. In more modern times, the robust competition in UK’s democracy led to the design of shadow cabinets and shadow budgets, allowing the entities to pitch competing visions and plans to the people. The institutional induction of competing visions and comparative analysis of budgets merits attention. What ensues is a harp orchestra of who did or did not do what. What stops the Congress or any of the parties in the opposition from presenting a competing version of the Budget?

Source: Indian Express June 23, 2024 07:32 UTC