30 January 2024
Sandeep Dhand ( Ludhiana )
As the countdown to Budget 2024 unfolds, all eyes are fixed on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, set to unveil the interim budget on February 1. In a tradition marking readiness, the halwa ceremony has taken place, signaling the completion of preparations for this significant financial event.
This budget holds particular importance as it precedes the impending Lok Sabha elections, promising a snapshot of the government’s financial plans amidst a charged political atmosphere. However, due to the election year, it will be a ‘vote on account,’ offering a temporary financial plan rather than a comprehensive budget.
The established time for budget presentations, 11 am, remains unchanged. Sitharaman is poised to present the interim budget in the Lok Sabha, creating heightened public anticipation. Citizens are hopeful that the Finance Minister’s announcements will bring relief through potential concessions. As the nation eagerly awaits the unveiling of fiscal strategies, the February 1 budget presentation takes on added significance, intertwining economic policy and political trajectory.