The ministry added that Islamabad should instead focus on addressing the long-standing demands of the people in Balochistan. The response comes after a Pakistani minister alleged India’s role in the attacks, which led to the death of over 100 people, including more than a dozen security personnel.

Tharoor said that while the central government ignores Kerala, the state government continues proposing projects it cannot afford. “The Centre ignores us, and the State proposes paper projects it cannot afford. Our commuters are left with nothing,” he wrote.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hailed the budget, suggesting that it covers every segment, “especially employment generation for youth, cultural heritage conservation and development, sports, rebates for availing education and health services in foreign countries.”