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Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget faces criticism and mixed reactions
Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Budget for 2026-27 has drawn criticism from farmers' bodies and mixed reactions from trade groups. Farmers have voiced disappointment, stating the budget misses key promises and includes a cut in agriculture allocation, with some expressing that their hopes have "withered just like our crops." The government, however, highlighted its focus on AI and machine learning for farmer aid. Separately, a CPI(M) MP questioned the practice of taking budget documents to a temple in Tirupati.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 3 C 11 R 4
- Left (3): The Hindu, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (11 votes, 12 outlets): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Outlook India, Telangana Today, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The Hindu BusinessLine, The New Indian Express, The Print
- Right (4): Swarajya, The Commune, The Pioneer, Times Now