New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the provisions in the Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, saying that it has provided significant relief to the middle and lower-middle classes.

CM Sarma expressed gratitude for the income tax exemption for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually, calling it a "huge relief."

"I welcome the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. I welcome all the proposals, especially the income tax exemption for those earning up to Rs 12 lakh. This is a huge relief to the middle and lower-middle class, and I thank her for this," he said.

In addition to tax reforms, the Chief Minister praised the announcement of a f...