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Before the beginning of the Budget session of Parliament on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government would honour the tradition of not presenting a full Budget when the Lok Sabha elections are imminent.
He, however, said Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman would present a Budget with disha nirdeshak baatein, a blueprint of intent. The PM also detailed how, since the passage of the women’s reservation Bill, the last few months have manifested Nari Shakti (woman power).
His comments on the first day of the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha indicated confidence that his government would return for a third successive term.
“Usually, when the election time is near, the full Budget is not presented. We will also follow the same tradition and bring the full Budget before you after the formation of the new government. This time, the country’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Ji, will present her Budget to us tomorrow (Thursday) with some disha nirdeshak baatein. We will bring the full Budget before you after the formation of the new government,” the PM said. He said India’s journey of inclusive and comprehensive development would continue, propelled by the blessings of the people, concluding his speech with a “Ram Ram to all of you”.
. Addressing media outside Parliament ahead of the Budget Session, Mr. Modi said the members having a habit of being involved in ruckus and lowering the constitutional values, they must introspect in this last session of the current Lok Sabha. He said this Budget session is an opportunity for repentance and to leave positive footprints. Mr. Modi urged all the MPs not to miss this opportunity and perform their best.
The Prime Minister said the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was passed during the first session of this new Parliament and on 26th January the country witnessed women power and valour at Kartavya Path. He added that President Droupadi Murmu’s guidance today and presentation of the interim Budget tomorrow by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are like a festival of women empowerment.