<h1>Union Minister Defends 2025-26 Budget Against Opposition Criticism, Highlights Tax Relief and Rural Development Benefits</h1> Union Minister criticized a prominent opposition leader for his negative remarks on the Union Budget 2025-26, suggesting the leader relies on others to write his speeches. The opposition leader had described the budget as a 'band-aid for bullet wounds' and accused the government of lacking ideas. The minister defended the budget, highlighting significant income tax relief and substantial allocations for agriculture and rural development. He emphasized benefits for farmers, rural development, and poverty alleviation, aiming for a self-reliant nation. The minister claimed the budget prioritizes all societal sections and praised its impact on Madhya Pradesh.