‘Budget for People and Progress’: PM Narendra Modi Backs Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greatly appreciated the Union Budget 2026-27. He described this budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha as very big and far-reaching. PM Modi said that this budget is a strong beginning to turn the dream of developed India into reality. He considered the Finance Minister's presentation of the budget for the ninth consecutive time as the biggest pride in the history of Parliament.

Modi described the budget as a mirror of the hopes and aspirations of 140 crore Indians. He said that this budget is not just a game of numbers but a roadmap to improve the lives of the people.

Which things of the budget did PM Modi like the most? 

He said that this budget takes women's empowerment forward very strongly. The matter of reforms in the budget is very clear. This shows the way forward not by populist means but by doing real work. The balance of controlling inflation and keeping fiscal deficit low has been maintained. The PM said that now the MSME sector will get full strength to take it from local to global level. The emphasis given in the budget on capital expenditure and infrastructure is a huge step towards making India the third largest economy.

What did he say about Nirmala Sitharaman's achievement?

PM Modi said that it is a matter of pride for the country for a woman finance minister to present the budget for the ninth time. Whenever major announcements were made during the budget speech in Parliament, Modi expressed her support by clapping. He said that Nirmala Sitharaman not only made the budget an economic document but also gave a blueprint for nation building.

What will the country get from the budget? 

PM Modi said that this budget is less about rhetoric and more about action. It focuses on bringing change in the lives of the common man. The budget will further accelerate the journey towards self-reliant India. Youth will get employment, farmers will get better income and industries will get new momentum. Modi stressed that India has now become a ray of hope for the world and this budget will further shine that light.

What message does this appreciation send?

It is clear from PM Modi's praise that the government is considering this budget as very important. This budget is not just for one year but is going to lay the foundation for the next ten to fifteen years. The country's economy will be strong, and the future of the common people will be bright.