<h1>Union Budget criticised for ignoring unemployment, inflation and state needs; 16th Finance Commission devolution tabled affecting transfers.</h1> The Union Budget is criticised for failing to address unemployment and inflation, with opponents saying it contains no concrete job-creation blueprint and will thereby exacerbate inflation and joblessness. The Budget is also challenged on federal balance grounds while the 16th Finance Commission report on tax revenue devolution for 2026-31 was tabled, thereby fixing the central framework for centre-state fiscal transfers for that period. Critics further contend the Budget omits targeted measures for certain states, producing a practical exclusion of regional development and employment initiatives for those jurisdictions.