NEW DELHI, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as "historic", saying it reflected the aspirations of 140 crore Indians and strengthened the reform journey and charts a clear roadmap for Viksit Bharat.
In his televised post-budget comments on the Budget, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha, Modi also said the budget was a "highway of opportunities".
"Today's budget is historic. It reflects the aspirations of 140 crore Indians. It strengthens the reform journey and charts a clear roadmap for Viksit Bharat," he said.
The prime minister said the budget reflects the empowered presence of the nation's feminine strength. He said Sitharaman has set a new record by pr...