Jalandhar, Feb. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Union budget will empower the poor, increase the income of farmers and boost the Make in India initiative.

Addressing a gathering on the 649th birth anniversary Guru Ravidas in Jalandhar at Dera Sachkhand Ballan, PM Modi greeted the audience and recalled the contributions of the revered saint.

The PM said the budget aims to empower the poor, farmers, youth and women, moving the country towards a Viksit Bharat. He said the measures announced would strengthen the Make in India initiative and promote Atmanirbhar Bharat, while financially empowering the country's "annadata".

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