<h1>Samajwadi Party Member Urges Finance Minister to Support Struggling Film Industry Amid Rising Costs and Theatre Closures</h1> A member of the Samajwadi Party urged the Finance Minister to support the struggling film industry during a discussion on the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Rajya Sabha. The politician criticized the government for neglecting the industry, which faces challenges such as rising costs and the closure of single-screen theatres. They claimed the government is targeting cinema and appealed for measures to aid the industry's survival. Other participants in the debate highlighted tax reliefs and increased allocations in healthcare and agriculture, praising the government's efforts in these areas.