New Delhi, July 23 (Representative) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Union Budget 2024-25, saying this budget is going to empower every section of the society and provide countless new opportunities to the youth. “This is a budget that will take the villages, poor and farmers of the country on the path of prosperity,” he said while addressing the nation after Financial Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget in Lok Sabha. PM Modi said, “This budget is a continuation of the empowerment of the Neo Middle Class and it will give countless new opportunities to the youth.” “I congratulate all the countrymen for this important budget that will take the country to new heights of development,” he added. Congratulating the Finance Minister and her team, PM Modi said, “This visionary budget will uplift and empower every stratum of our society, paving the way for a brighter future for all.” Highlighting other steps taken in the budget, Modi said, “This budget will give a new scale to education and skill and will give new strength to the middle class.” “It has come with strong plans to empower the tribal society, Dalits and backward classes and ensuring economic participation of women,” he further added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also hailed the Budget and said, “The Budget 2024–25 not only exemplifies Bharat’s newfound sense of purpose, hope and optimism under the PM Modi Ji -led NDA government but also fortifies them.” “Harnessing the power of Bharat’s youth, Nari Shakti and farmers, the budget fuels the nation’s pace on the path of emerging as a developed nation by ushering in a new era of employment and opportunities,” he wrote on X. Congratulating FM, Defence Minister Rajnath said, “Budget for FY 2024-25 which will help in moving towards making a prosperous and self-reliant ‘Viksit Bharat’. Inspired by PM Shri @narendramodi vision of Inclusive and fast paced Development this Budget will accelerate India’s economic transformation. #BudgetForViksitBharat.” “This Budget is unique in many ways and by clearly outlining NDA Government’s 9 key priorities for all-round and inclusive development, it has successfully elevated India’s growth trajectory. This Budget will go a long way in making India a five trillion dollar economy by 2027,” he said on X. Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari called it “forward-thinking budget fosters sustainable growth” which will ensure resilient and prosperous future for India under the visionary leadership of PM Modi.” “This dynamic blueprint promises to boost productivity in agriculture, enhance employment and skilling, and elevate human resources and social justice,” he added.