“Revenue from taxes has come down and the real growth rate at constant prices is only 0.4 per cent. How can the state become a USD 1 trillion economy in such a situation?” he asked. He also questioned if the sops announced for women in the state budget were aimed at getting votes in the Assembly elections.

In the budget presented last week, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar announced ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ to provide financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month to eligible women.

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