Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced substantial financial aid for Andhra Pradesh and significant infrastructure projects for Bihar in the Union Budget for 2024-25. The generous allocations have sparked a wave of social media memes, capturing public reactions to these new development initiatives.
Much of the online buzz revolved around comparing the reactions of both states and the perspectives of people from other regions.
#Bihar#AndhraPradesh#Budget2024pic.twitter.com/3U9bQFpsIk— Finance Memes (@Qid_Memez) July 23, 2024
#Budget2024 Andhra & Bihar Other States pic.twitter.com/cVKAo0xVkq — James Stanly (@JamesStanly) July 23, 2024
The budget unveiled significant measures for Bihar, including an outlay of Rs 26,000 crore for various road projects across the state. Additionally, plans for new airports and sports infrastructure were outlined. In response to recurrent flooding issues, the government will provide Rs 11,500 crore for flood mitigation efforts. The central government will arrange financial assistance for Bihar through aid from multilateral development agencies.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh will receive Rs 15,000 crore in financial support to develop its capital, Amaravati. "Recognising the state's need for capital, we will facilitate special financial support through multilateral agencies. In the current financial year, Rs 15,000 crore will be arranged, with additional amounts in future years," said Sitharaman.
The budget announcement by the Finance Minister triggered a plethora of hilarious memes, depicting the "emotions of other Indian states".
iski maa ke maje hi maje pic.twitter.com/JS60CYYXhY— ex. capt (@thephukdi) July 23, 2024
*#Budget2024 exist* Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.... Before After pic.twitter.com/JS60CYYXhY — UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) July 23, 2024
Andhra Pradesh & Bihar getting Heavy Budget allocation for Development.Meanwhile Other States !!!! pic.twitter.com/ddJPJ6VegN — (@FI_InvestIndia) July 23, 2024
Andhra Pradesh and Bihar in budget 2024#Budget2024pic.twitter.com/rKIv8o8FIV — Wellu (@Wellutwt) July 23, 2024
#Budget2024 Budget is special for Bihar politician pic.twitter.com/8TSVOB3y5y— theboysthing_ (@Theboysthing) July 23, 2024
The announcement of the allocations prompted a flurry of hilarious memes on X. Memes depicting new airports, medical colleges, highways in Bihar, and special financial support for Andhra Pradesh dominated online discussions.
Bihar and Andhra Pradesh after the budget. pic.twitter.com/IG2DMuPWDx — July 23, 2024
Andhrapradesh and Bihar in Budget. pic.twitter.com/s77Rj6V5v4— The Chartians (@chartians) July 23, 2024
Bihar in this budget #BiharSpecialStatus#Budget2024pic.twitter.com/UdK4ozNcFG — Rahul Choudhary (@1mrahuul) July 23, 2024
Bihar & Andhra Pradesh in Budget 2024 #Budget2024pic.twitter.com/qVUC94tADc— Luv G (@notluvguru) July 23, 2024
This budget marks Finance Minister Sitharaman’s seventh consecutive presentation, breaking Morarji Desai’s record of six consecutive budgets. She has previously presented six annual budgets and one interim budget in a row.
On February 1, ahead of the 2024 general elections, Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget, outlining the government's comprehensive financial plan. This budget, the first since the Modi-led government was re-elected in June, has generated widespread attention and diverse reactions across the nation.
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