Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh staged a dramatic protest in the Assembly, using begging bowls to highlight the state’s rising debt and financial mismanagement. Discover the implications for the state’s economy and the political landscape.
In a striking display of political dissent, members of the Congress party in Madhya Pradesh brought begging bowls to the Assembly during the winter session, emphasizing their concerns about the government’s escalating debt burden on the citizens. This marked the second consecutive day of protests, with Congress leaders previously highlighting the struggles of farmers by carrying sacks of fertilizers.
During the session, Finance Minister Jagdish Deora presented a supplementary budget of ₹22,460 crore, which has drawn criticism from the opposition. Outside the Assembly, Congress MLAs gathered in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue, chanting slogans that symbolized the hardships faced by the populace due to mounting loans.
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The Congress party has accused the government of mismanaging finances and neglecting critical issues such as unemployment and farmers’ welfare. Leader of the Opposition, Umang Singhar, voiced his concerns, stating, “The government is taking loans repeatedly but has failed to strengthen the state’s economy.” He highlighted the plight of youth struggling to find jobs and farmers facing fertilizer shortages, questioning where the funds are being allocated.
In defense of the government’s financial strategy, BJP MLA Mahendra Singh Yadav asserted that the state’s borrowing is within permissible limits, claiming, “The government has not taken loans exceeding 3 percent of GDP. A developed state can borrow within these limits. The Congress is unnecessarily criticizing the loans.”
The Rising Debt Crisis in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is grappling with a significant debt crisis, with the total debt surpassing ₹395,000 crore in the current financial year. Official reports indicate that the state had a debt of ₹375,578 crore at the end of the previous fiscal year, with an additional ₹44,000 crore borrowed to meet financial obligations this year. This alarming trend raises concerns about the sustainability of the state’s economy and the welfare of its citizens.
As political tensions rise, the ongoing protests reflect a growing dissatisfaction among the public regarding the government’s handling of economic issues and the impact of debt on their daily lives.
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