New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha expressed gratitude to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after she wore a saree with Madhubani painting which was gifted to her by Padma Shree awardee Dulari Devi on budget day.

Jha stated that Finance Minister Sitharaman has honoured the entire Mithila and Bihar by this gesture.

Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Kumar Jha said, "On behalf of the entire Mithila and Bihar, I extend my gratitude that the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is wearing a saree with Madhubani painting on it as she presents the Union Budget 2025 today. We were there with her when the 2021 Padma Shri Dulari Devi gifted her the saree. She had requested FM to wear it when she presents the Budget. I thank...