Budget for the poor and middle class? I pray Maa Lakshmi to bless them, says PM Modi a day before Union Budget

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Narendra Modi today expressed his prayers for the prosperity of India's poor and middle class. He said that Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, should continue to bless them… «Ahead of the Budget Session, I bow down to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity… I pray that Goddess Lakshmi continues to bless the poor and middle class of our country. It is a matter of great pride that India completed 75 years as a democratic nation,» PM Modi said.

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Speaking before the session, Modi highlighted India's 75 years as a democratic nation and its strong position on the global stage. «India has established itself well on the global pedestal,» he stated.

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PM Modi described the upcoming budget as the first full-fledged budget of his third term, emphasizing its role in shaping India's future. He expressed confidence that by 2047, when India marks 100 years of Independence, the country will achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation. «This budget will give new energy and hope to the nation,» he added.

The Budget Session of the parliament is starting today with the Presidential address and the tabling of Economic Survey. The Budget is expected to focus on economic growth and welfare policies for the country.