I thought it is high time we move on from the British hangover: Nirmala Sitharaman says on using 'Bahi Khata'
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Changing an age-old tradition where the Finance Minister could be seen carrying a leather bag to carry all budget documents, Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday used a 'Bahi Khata' for the purpose and stated the need to move on from the British hangover as the guiding reason behind taking the step.
"Why did I not use a leather bag to carry Budget 2019 documents? I thought it is high time we move on from the British hangover, to do something on our own. And well, easier for me to carry too," Nirmala told the media during a post Budget presentation press conference.
Sitharaman was spotted outside the parliament as well as during her customary meeting with President Ram Nath Kovind carrying the budget documents in a red cloth bag.
After former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi, Sitharaman is the second Union Finance Minister of the country.
This was the first budget presented by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government since it came back to power after scripting a massive victory in the Lok Sabha polls.
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