The unity by the opposition parties is likely to reflect inside Parliament as well.
With this phase, election will be over in 424 seats and polling in the remaining 118 seats will be held on May 12 and 19.
Shortly after the Union Budget was announced, political leaders from across the spectrum reacted to it. Here's what some of our leaders said.
RJD president Lalu Prasad will not attend the celebrations due to ill health.
During a media interaction, Mamata Banerjee voiced her discontent over the Centre's 'stepfatherly' attitude towards Bengal. Banerjee's detractors feel that the agenda that she conveyed to the media is nothing but an eyewash. According to them, 'Mamata and Modi are heading towards an alliance of convenience'. Indrani Roy reports from Kolkata on the agenda and politics of prime minister two-day visit to the state.
