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[ Sat, Feb 01st 2025 ]: Reuters

Budget 2025 Highlights

Budget Focus On Bihar, Delhi Polls? N Sitharaman Cites Abraham Lincoln

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered the Opposition's charge that the Centre has extended big Budget gifts to Bihar with an eye on the upcoming polls,

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed the upcoming Union Budget 2025, emphasizing that it will not be influenced by the impending elections in Bihar and Delhi. She highlighted the government's commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline and focusing on long-term economic stability rather than short-term political gains. Sitharaman cited Abraham Lincoln to underline the importance of doing what is right for the country, regardless of political pressures. She also mentioned that the budget will continue to prioritize infrastructure development, support for agriculture, and initiatives aimed at boosting employment, while ensuring that welfare schemes remain adequately funded. The Finance Minister stressed the need for a balanced approach to economic growth and social welfare, aiming to create a robust economic framework for the future.

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https://www.ndtv.com/business-news/nirmala-sitharaman-exclusive-budget-2025-budget-focus-on-bihar-delhi-polls-n-sitharaman-cites-abraham-lincoln-7616059