<h1>Bihar's 'Special Status' Demand Met; Budget Prioritizes Infrastructure, Makhana Board, and New Airport Amid Criticism</h1> A Janata Dal (United) MP highlighted that Bihar's demand for 'special status' has been resolved, allowing the state to benefit from a 'double-engine government.' The MP expressed gratitude for budget allocations, including a Makhana Board and a new international airport near Patna. Criticism came from other MPs, who accused the government of neglecting other states and prioritizing election-focused budgets. Concerns were raised about ignored demands for a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price, loan waivers for farmers, and insufficient allocations for employment schemes. The budget's focus on infrastructure and income tax relief was also questioned.