New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday praised the Union Budget 2025 stating that it was characterised at accelerating the growth of the country's economy.

The Minister of Road Transport and Highways said that the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a "historic budget" of the country.

In a video message, Gadkari said, "Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a historic budget of the country. This budget is characterised to accelerate our economy."

Outlining the budget provisions, Gadkari said that as always the infrastructure sector has been given priority in the budget along with the agriculture sector.

He further lauded the new tax regime under which there is an income tax relaxation ...