Budget 2026: Karnataka Minister MC Sudhakar accused the Centre of misleading the public and burdening state governments, alleging that funds committed under key schemes like the Jal Jeevan Mission remain unpaid. Also Read | Budget 2026 expectations LIVE: AI industry wants shift from policy to execution“Today, people are expecting another union budget, which... again, they are fooling the people of this country... A huge amount under the Jal Jeevan Mission is due... "Finally, they end up not reimbursing the state governments after committing to the work. The financial situation seems to be very grim," the Karnataka Minister said," the minister said. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha today.

Source: Mint January 29, 2026 14:04 UTC