India, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time, a milestone recognized by leaders from various parties as a symbol of women's empowerment in India.

AAP member Ashok Kumar Mittal emphasized the significance of women in leadership roles. However, Congress leaders highlighted the importance of the Budget's content, with MP Deepender Singh Hooda stressing the need for relief amid economic challenges.

Other leaders, including Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq, echoed the sentiment that the Budget must effectively serve the public's needs, while BJP representatives celebrated Sitharaman's consistency and capability, positioning her wo...