Amravati, Feb. 1 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu lauded the Union Budget presented by the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday. Calling it a "pro-people and progressive budget," CM Naidu claimed that the budget prioritises the welfare of large sections of society.

"This budget reflects the vision for a Viksit Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It prioritises the welfare of women, the poor, youth, and farmers, while also identifying six key sectors for growth over the next five years," CM Naidu said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Echoing the sentiment of providing relief to the middle class, and being a step towards n...