New Delhi: Reflecting India’s growing jingoism and militaristic posture, the Modi-led government has announced a record allocation of Rs 7.85 lakh crore for defence in the Union Budget 2026–27, marking a steep increase of around 15 percent over the previous fiscal year.
According to Global Mirror, the massive hike underscores New Delhi’s priority for military expansion over social welfare, even as poverty, unemployment, and unrest continue to plague large sections of the population, particularly in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he termed a “historic” budget, claiming it strengthens the government’s resolve to create a “robust and foolproof security system.” He said the allocation follows the so-called success of Operation Sindoor and reinforces the regime’s security-centric approach.
According to Global Mirror, the massive hike underscores New Delhi’s priority for military expansion over social welfare, even as poverty, unemployment, and unrest continue to plague large sections of the population, particularly in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he termed a “historic” budget, claiming it strengthens the government’s resolve to create a “robust and foolproof security system.” He said the allocation follows the so-called success of Operation Sindoor and reinforces the regime’s security-centric approach.