During her Union Budget 2025 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that no income tax will be payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh, providing significant relief to taxpayers, especially the middle class. However, this exemption only applies if a taxpayer takes relief under various sections of the income tax act. No major announcements were made for the railway sector, as the budget focuses more on increasing allocations for railways over highways.
Eluru MP Putta Mahesh Kumar has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to take action on several railway-related issues in the Eluru parliamentary constituency. These include the sanctioning of a new 96 km railway line connecting Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, modernization of Nuzvid railway station, and approval of a broad-gauge line via Sathupalli to connect Bhadrachalam and Kovvur. The MP highlighted the economic benefits of these projects, calling for their inclusion in the Union Budget 2025 and addressing rising construction costs due to delays. Additionally, he proposed halts for several express and passenger trains at various stations in the constituency to facilitate easy travel for pilgrims and boost the local economy.