The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday mounted a strong defence of the Union Budget 2026, calling it forward-looking, inclusive and firmly aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant and developed India by 2047. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget in Parliament, delivering an 85-minute speech outlining the government’s reform-driven roadmap focused on economic growth, productivity enhancement and employment generation. Addressing a press conference later, Sitharaman said the government’s prime objective was to build a robust ecosystem through sustained reforms. “Our focus is on improving productivity and generating employment while strengthening the foundations of long-term growth,” she said.
