Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Sunday said he hopes the Union Budget will accelerate development and generate more employment opportunities.

He also expressed confidence that it will further boost business growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Speaking to ANI in Lucknow, Khanna said, "I hope this budget will move the development forward. The budget will also include provisions to create as many jobs as possible. Under the guidance of PM Modi, the country became the 4th largest economy... I hope that businesses will increase."

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha today as part of the ongoing Budget sessi...