The BJP councillors labelled the budget presentation “invalid” due to lack of prior discussion in the F&CC, as is the norm. Despite BJP’s objections, the mayor defended the decision, terming it “post facto approval”, as the budget had already been approved by the MC House on March 6
Yeida has doubled the budget approval for the 2024-25 financial year because it needs to develop at least 10 new sectors, in proximity to the upcoming airport
The meeting started amid a ruckus between the members of the BJP and the Haryana Jan Chetna Party. Mayor Shakti Rani Sharma said that the budget focuses on the overall development in order to improve sanitation, cleanliness and hygiene of the city.
Punjab FM Harpal Singh Cheema presents a ₹2.04-lakh crore budget for FY 2024-25, focusing on financial consolidation without new taxes or populist announcements.