The odd part
The government has successfully converted the middle class's financial despair into a sustainable source of internet memes.
What happened
As the Union Budget 2026 was unveiled with zero significant changes for the salaried class, the Finance Ministry's unofficial policy seems to be 'taxation without relaxation.' Salaried employees have been trending on social media as the country's most dedicated philanthropists, contributing the most while receiving the 'Right to Dignity' in lieu of actual tax slabs. Experts suggest that hope is currently being taxed at a standard 18% GST.