Bhopal, Dec 5 (LatestNewsX) – On the final day of the winter session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, lawmakers passed the second supplementary budget, totaling Rs 13,156 crore, after a lively clash between the ruling benches and the opposition.
The government framed the budget as a step toward inclusive growth, while the opposition raised sharp concerns about rising debt, stalled projects and alleged financial mismanagement.
Finance Minister Jagdish Devda walked the House through the allocations, underscoring that the state is prioritising capital expenditure rather than expanding borrowing for revenue spending.
He highlighted commitments such as Rs 4,000 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Rs 2,000 crore for procurement bodies, Rs 1,794 crore under the Chief Minister’s Ladli Behna Scheme, Rs 1,632.50 crore in grants to local bodies under the 15th Finance Commission, Rs 650 crore for land‑acquisition and development charges, Rs 500 crore for Bhavantar, and Rs 122 crore for PM Samagra Shiksha.
An additional Rs 100 crore was earmarked for the Dharti Aaba Janjawat Gram Utkrisht Abhiyan within the school‑education department.
Devda informed the Assembly that roughly Rs 4,575 crore would come from central and internal sources, leaving a net extra burden of Rs 7,515 crore on the State Consolidated Fund. Of this, Rs 7,449 crore is earmarked for revenue and Rs 5,020 crore for capital spending. He stressed that loans are taken within the rules and repaid on time.
He also took a direct jab at the Congress, claiming that the previous government borrowed to pay salaries and build houses for its leaders, whereas the current administration is investing in infrastructure and welfare.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav spoke to the chamber as well, reaffirming that his government is working to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.” He assured that development would be impartial, even in seats held by opposition MLAs.
Opposition leader Umang Singhar countered with concerns over the escalating debt load, accusing the government of borrowing at rates higher than in other states. He highlighted issues such as the blacklisting of more than 250 contractors under the Jal Jeevan Mission, schemes stalled due to funding gaps, and the unfulfilled promise of Rs 5 crore in MLA funds.
Thus, the passage of the supplementary budget brought the contentious session to a close, reflecting the ruling party’s confidence in its development agenda alongside the opposition’s persistent worries over fiscal discipline.
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