Samajwadi Chief and Kannauj MP Akhilesh Yadav claimed there was no hope in the last ten years, and there is no hope now when asked about if he expects relief for farmers from the budget. He also stated what is the point of claiming 5th largest economy when a large portion of youth remains unemployed. He spoke briefly with reporters before entering the parliament for the budget presentation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her seventh consecutive Budget today - Tuesday, July 23. The Budget for 2024-25 is being considered the action plan for the Modi 3.0 government to outline a roadmap towards India's development in the next five years.
In her 7th record Union Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to announce an increase in the basic exemption limits under both old and new tax regimes in a huge relief for the middle class.