TN Chief Minister welcomed Union Budget 2010-2011

Cutting across the lines, all the political parties criticized the Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Pranab Kumar Mukherjee, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M. Karunanidhi on Friday praised, saying it guaranteed social justice and economic development.

“I commend him (Pranab) for giving priority to education, people’s welfare and infrastructure,” Karunanidhi, whose party DMK is a key constituent of the ruling UPA, said in an official statement here.

Thanking Prime Minister and Finance Minister for announcing one-time grant of Rs. 200 crore to Tirupur textile cluster in response to his request, Karunanidhi also welcomed various sops announced for farmers, including loans.

The Chief Minister also welcomed the change in the income tax slabs, saying it would help the middle class.

- Asian Tribune -