Leader of the Opposition in the Tripura Legislative Assembly and Communist Party of India (Marxist) Politburo member Jitendra Chaudhury on Monday criticised the state budget for 2026–27, stating that it failed to outline concrete measures to improve the socio-economic condition of the state.
Reacting to the budget presented by Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy in the Assembly, Chaudhury said the proposals relied heavily on statistics and figures rather than presenting meaningful initiatives for development.
“So far I can figure out, in his third budget presentation Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy failed to impress. Only facts and figures can’t make a budget inclusive,” Chaudhury said while speaking to reporters.
He said an ideal budget should aim to bring positive changes in the socio-economic conditions of the state and address concerns of people from various sections of society. According to him, a comprehensive budget should include targeted measures for workers, farmers, youth and other vulnerable groups.
“Beyond some numbers, an ideal budget aspires to bring positive changes in the socio-economic conditions of the state and it must accommodate something from people coming from different classes of the society,” he said.
The CPI(M) leader further alleged that the current budget proposals lacked fresh initiatives and appeared similar to those presented in previous years.
“Unfortunately, like his previous two budget proposals, this year also turned out to be a product of regular and monotonous effort,” he remarked.
Chaudhury also raised concerns about the shortage of teachers in schools and the uncertainty faced by teachers appointed under different government schemes such as the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
“Teacher shortage in schools is a reality. Clouds of uncertainty are looming large over the teachers appointed under various schemes like SSA,” he said.
He also criticised the budget for not outlining a clear roadmap to increase agricultural production in the state. According to him, the proposals contained only a few announcements regarding new schemes and markets without any major commitments.
The opposition leader further alleged that the budget remained silent on steps to fill vacant government posts, including positions in the police department.
“Not a single word has been spoken on how vacant posts will be filled up. In the police department also many posts remain vacant,” he added.
