Reacting to the Union Budget 2023-24, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the budget does not attempt to address the growing economic disparities in the country. He also expressed disappointment over neglecting the long-pending demand of Kerala for the AIIMS and railway development projects.<br />''<br />''Kerala Finance  Minister K. N. Balagopal also said the Union budget ignored several persistent demands of the state.<br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"> BJP Kerala President K. Surendran said that the Union Budget will strengthen the growth of all major sectors in the country. </span><br />