New Delhi, February 2, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday strongly criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, claiming it lacks a clear strategy to deal with rising unemployment and inflation.
Kejriwal said that, from a national standpoint, the Budget would worsen inflationary pressures and lead to further job losses, at a time when employment and price rise remain the biggest concerns for the country’s youth.
“There is no concrete roadmap for job creation in this Budget. Instead, it will push inflation even higher,” Kejriwal alleged, adding that young people continue to suffer due to the absence of meaningful employment opportunities.
He also accused the Centre of ignoring Goa entirely in the Budget. “I carefully went through the Budget, and there is absolutely nothing for Goa. The Central government has completely forgotten about the state,” Kejriwal said.
The AAP leader’s remarks add to the growing political criticism of the Union Budget, with opposition parties questioning its ability to address key economic challenges facing the country.
