Representatives of the residents welfare associations gave mixed reactions to the Aam Aadmi Party’s first budget.
The budget was being seen as the test of the party that had to strike a balance between the populist schemes that it had announced ahead of the polls and keeping the financial fundamentals strong.
“I like the way they have increased allocations for health and education,” said Rajiv Kakria of the Greater Kailash-I Resident Welfare Association. He, said he would have liked measures to strengthening the poor drainage system in the city.
BS Vohra of the East Delhi RWAs Joint Front also considered health and education to be the “good parts” in the budget. But he cautioned that it was not an “aam aadmi-friendly budget”.
“Luxury tax is up, entertainment tax is also up, circle rate is up, and now, in the name of pollution control they will charge the trucks entering the city. This may increase the prices of essential commodities,” Vohra said.
with thanks : Hindustan Times
