In a ceremonial start to the Budget Session, President Droupadi Murmu addressed Parliament, receiving accolades from Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan as comprehensive, farsighted, and visionary.
The VP shared on X his appreciation for the speech’s articulation of India’s stellar developmental path and future-oriented strategy. It encompassed all development pillars, showcasing unwavering commitment to broad-based, welfare-oriented progress for every societal layer.
This narrative fuels the pursuit of a resilient, atmanirbhar, and inclusive Viksit Bharat. The President chronicled milestones in the 21st century’s first 25 years, propelled by the last decade’s momentum in infra projects, rail modernization, defense capabilities, space missions, startup surge, and holistic welfare.
Pride of place went to ‘Operation Sindoor,’ a testament to India’s might. Echoing Babasaheb Ambedkar, she stressed the administration’s attentiveness to the needs of deprived groups, tribals, and all, with ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ as the guiding light.
A staggering 250 million rose above poverty lines recently. Women’s strides included massive SHG enrollment exceeding 10 crore and the inspiring growth of ‘Lakhpati Didis.’
Stakeholders eye the session’s timeline to April 2, 2026, including Economic Survey release on January 29 and Budget unveiling on February 1.