<h1>Budget allocation criticized for favoring one state while omitting targeted schemes and job creating measures elsewhere.</h1> The opposition contends the Union Budget allocates development schemes disproportionately to one state while omitting special schemes for another, including river interlinking, rail and metro projects, and targeted job and skill development initiatives. It acknowledges an increase in the personal income tax exemption limit but asserts this fiscal change does not substitute for state specific infrastructure and employment measures required to meet long term growth objectives.