'New Jobs Planned, Existing Workers Neglected': Tharoor On Healthcare Budget

Shashi Tharoor acknowledges the positive steps in Union Budget 2026, such as customs duty cuts on critical drugs and support for the biopharma sector, which could generate jobs. However, he criticises the budget for slashing allocations in crucial areas like health, education, and social welfare. He highlights the plight of existing healthcare workers, such as ASA staff in Kerala, who remain underpaid, without job security, and excluded from benefits, questioning the government's focus on creating new cadres while neglecting existing personnel.