New Delhi | RBN News
Ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget, President Droupadi Murmu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Budget Day, marking an important ceremonial and constitutional moment preceding the annual fiscal exercise.
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During the meeting, the President offered dahi and sugar to the Finance Minister, following a long-standing Indian tradition associated with auspicious beginnings, positivity, and success. The symbolic gesture is customarily observed before major national events and is regarded as a sign of encouragement and goodwill before the Finance Minister delivers the Budget speech in Parliament.
This interaction forms part of established constitutional protocol and ceremonial practices that precede the presentation of the Union Budget. The Finance Minister traditionally calls on the President before proceeding to Parliament, reinforcing the institutional relationship between the executive and the Head of State.
The Union Budget is one of the most significant annual policy documents, outlining the government’s fiscal strategy, expenditure priorities, taxation framework, and economic vision for the upcoming financial year. It directly impacts sectors ranging from infrastructure and industry to agriculture, welfare schemes, and household finances.
Following the meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Finance Minister proceeded to Parliament to present the Budget before both Houses. The proceedings were broadcast live, allowing citizens across the country to closely follow the government’s economic roadmap and policy announcements.
The observance of tradition alongside constitutional processes once again highlighted the continuity of democratic customs and institutional decorum that characterise Budget Day in India.
