A historic step towards Viksit Bharat, mirrors aspirations of 140 crore Indians : PM
This budget is the foundation for our journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047. This year’s budget will give India’s reform express new energy and new momentum-Narendra Modi, PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as “historic”, saying it reflected the aspirations of 140 crore Indians and strengthened the reform journey and charts a clear roadmap for Viksit Bharat.
In his televised post-budget comments on the Budget, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha, Modi also said the budget was a “highway of opportunities”. “Today’s budget is historic. It reflects the aspirations of 140 crore Indians. It strengthens the reform journey and charts a clear roadmap for Viksit Bharat,” he said.
The PM said the budget reflects the empowered presence of the nation’s feminine strength. He said Sitharaman has set a new record by presenting the country’s budget for the ninth consecutive time. Modi said this year’s budget presents an ambitious roadmap to give new momentum to the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. “This budget is the foundation for our journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047. This year’s budget will give India’s reform express new energy and new momentum,” he said. The PM said India is not content with simply being the fastest-growing economy and the Budget strengthens the foundation of India’s bright future.
