Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has expressed strong criticism of the Union Budget, stating that "we have no expectations from the Union Budget because this is not a budget for the common people." Hakim further criticized the central government, saying, "What can one expect from a government which runs arbitrarily by stifling the opposition?" His remarks reflect a broader discontent with the current administration's budgetary policies and governance approach.
In response to Abhishek Banerjee's recent warning about taking action against party members who undermine the party, Hakim commented positively, saying, "If there is talk of action against those who are working against the party while being in the party, then it is a good thing."