The Union Budget has given an impression that it is an exercise for development projects in BJP-ruled states, particularly those going to polls, DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday.

Unemployment, price rise and inflation have been ignored and there are no constructive efforts aimed at financial independence of states, Stalin said in a statement. The budget has created an impression that it is for development projects in BJP-ruled states, especially those heading for elections. Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh are among the BJP-ruled states that would go to polls this year. Rajasthan and Chattisgarh, both Congress-ruled states, also would go to polls in 2023.