<h1>Finance Minister's Budget Criticized for Neglecting Hill States, No Relief for Farmers, Alleged Bias Toward Election-Bound Bihar.</h1> The Union Budget presented by the Finance Minister was criticized by the Congress chief of Himachal Pradesh for neglecting the interests of hill states, especially Himachal Pradesh. The chief claimed that the budget did not allocate financial assistance for recent natural disasters or propose new development schemes for the state. Additionally, there was no relief for apple growers and farmers. The budget was accused of discriminating against Congress-governed states, while allegedly favoring Bihar, where upcoming assembly elections are scheduled.