印度财政部长宣布以比哈尔邦为重点的预算举措，引发政治辩论。 India's Finance Minister announces Bihar-focused budget initiatives, stirring political debate.

财政部长 Nirmala Sitharaman 的 2025 年联邦预算强调了比哈尔邦的举措，该邦面临即将到来的选举，包括一个新的 Makhana 委员会以促进生产和食品加工厂。 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2025 Union Budget emphasized initiatives for Bihar, a state facing upcoming elections, including a new Makhana Board to boost production and a food processing institute. 预算还承诺新建机场、扩建巴特那机场并为西科西运河项目提供资金。 The budget also promised greenfield airports, expansion of Patna Airport, and funding for the Western Kosi Canal Project. 批评者认为，对比哈尔邦的关注是出于政治动机，安得拉邦等一些邦声称忽视了比哈尔邦。 Critics argue the focus on Bihar is politically motivated, with some states like Andhra Pradesh claiming neglect. 预算还为高达 120 万卢比的收入提供税收减免，使中产阶级受益。 The budget also offered tax relief for incomes up to Rs 12 lakh, benefiting the middle class.