Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:08am on 23 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu ahead of presenting the Union Budget 2024, briefing her on the budget's provisions. As per tradition, President Murmu offered Sitharaman "curd and sugar" for good luck. The Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, also met to approve the budget. Sitharaman is set to present her 7th consecutive budget at 11 am, marking a significant event in the Modi 3.0 government. This meeting marks a customary tradition before the budget presentation, ensuring the President's awareness and approval of the financial plans.
