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Interim Budget is just a ‘trailer’, says PM

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Interim Budget touches all sections of the society and includes everyone, asserting that it is a merely a “trailer” of what will guide India towards prosperity after the Lok Sabha polls.

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New Delhi, February 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Interim Budget touches all sections of the society and includes everyone, asserting that it is a merely a “trailer” of what will guide India towards prosperity after the Lok Sabha polls.

In his remarks after the Interim Budget was presented in Parliament, Modi said it empowers people and referred to a host of budgetary announcements and schemes to drive home his point.

More than 12 crore farmers, three crore middle class families and 30-40 crore workers employed in unorganised sector will benefit from the Budget, he said, adding that poverty has been falling at a record rate due to the efforts of his government.

This Budget will boost the efforts of 130 crore citizens in realising the goal of a new India, Modi said. PTI

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