The 2024 budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked a lively debate on social media, with mixed reactions from various sections of society.
Abhishek Asthana, through his parody account – Gabbar, @GabbbarSingh, the founder of Ad Agency Ginger Monkey and Co-Founder of the Hood App asked fellow Tweeters on X to “Summarise the budget in one line.”
As citizens and experts take to platforms like X (Formerly Twitter) to voice their opinions, a wide range of sentiments have emerged.
Honest Taxpayers React
Secular Chad (@SachabhartiyaRW) encapsulated the sentiment of many honest taxpayers, stating, “Honest taxpayer at the end of the day……! #Budget2024”. This reflects the resignation many feel towards the ever-present obligation of taxes.
Alok Jain (@WeekendInvestng) echoed this inevitability with, “You cannot escape death and taxes”, a timeless reminder of the certainty of these two aspects of life.
Criticism of the Budget
Several users expressed dissatisfaction with the budget. Sri Ramulu Chetty (@sriramuluchetty) likened it to a game of illusion, saying, “It’s like she’s playing a game of ‘Now you see it, now you don’t’ with our hard-earned money!”
“Blood group AB+
A= Andhra
B= Bihar”, said Deepak (@Deepak2502d) in criticism of alleged favouritism towards certain states in the budget.
Chetan Kaul (@chetan_kaul) succinctly labeled the budget as “Socialism”, while Mrittunjay Singh (@BainganBhartaa) sarcastically remarked, “PRO-Poor 😂”, indicating skepticism about the budget’s claims of being pro-poor.
Optimism, Humour, Sarcasm and Frustration
Despite the criticisms, some users maintained a sense of optimism and humour. Deepak (@Deepak2502d) humorously noted, “We’re broke but optimistic! 😅”.
Samjhdaar (@Sids_24) used wit to comment, “One word… #Golgappe… Samjhdaar ko ishara hi kaafi.. For rest: #Hawwa hi Hawwa, only #Air, no #Airpods..”, indicating the lack of substantial benefits in the budget.
SGG-Research (@sggresearch) offered a summary that captured the essence of many opinions: “Summarizing the budget in one line: Clever way to tax us more while making us feel like we’re getting freebies. It’s like an expensive magic show!”
Ishwar Singh (@IshwarBagga) expressed frustration from a middle-class perspective, “Middle class got nothing as usual.”
Diverse Reactions
The diversity of reactions highlights the complexity of public opinion on the budget. While some see it as a necessary evil, others view it as inadequate or misleading.
As debates continue, it remains clear that the 2024 budget has left a significant impact on the public discourse, with mixed reviews from the middle class.
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