Patna, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday praised the Union Budget, saying it focuses on infrastructure, rural development, urbanisation, and self-reliance. He added that the budget lays a strong foundation for a developed India.

Speaking to the reporters outside Parliament, Paswan said, "Today's budget has emphasised on infrastructure, rural infrastructure, urbanisation, and self-reliance... This is a budget that lays a strong foundation for a developed India."

RPI MP Ramdas Athawale said," The budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman is revolutionary as it touches every segment of society. It will deliver both social justice and economic justice."

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said, "Several things have been made exempt and duty...