<h1>Congress President Criticizes Union Budget for Misleading Public, Lacking Measures on Inflation, Unemployment, and Key Social Issues</h1> The Congress president criticized the government's Union Budget, labeling it as an attempt to mislead the public amidst widespread issues of inflation and unemployment. He highlighted that despite collecting significant income tax from the middle class over the past decade, recent tax exemptions are minimal. The budget, he argues, lacks substantial measures for youth, women, farmers, and marginalized communities, and fails to address critical issues like health, education, and job creation. He also noted the unchanged budget for MGNREGA and criticized the superficial handling of economic reforms and investment incentives, calling it an exercise in false praise.