Ranchi, Feb. 8 -- The Union Budget, presented under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, provides a strong foundation for the goal of a self-reliant and developed India, with a clear vision of decisive action, reforms, and public welfare, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajiv Pratap Rudy said on Sunday.

"This budget will strengthen the goal of a self-reliant India and will also rapidly propel states, especially Jharkhand, into the mainstream of development," he said, addressing a press conference held at the BJP state office in Ranchi on the Union Budget 2026-27.

Rudy said the budgetary provision for Jharkhand is clear evidence of the Modi government's policy of cooperative federalism.

"A tax devolution of Rs.51,236 crore is pr...