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Modi calls the Union Budget positive and pragmatic

| | Feb 28, 2015, at 07:28 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called the Union Budget 2015-16 as one with a positive and pragmatic outlook that would transform the lives of poor.

"Union Budget 2015 is a Budget with a clear vision. It is a Budget that is progressive, positive, practical, pragmatic & prudent," tweeted the PM after the budget was presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

"2015 Budget will further reignite our growth engine, signalling the dawn of a prosperous future," he said.

He said Jaitley must be congratulated for this pro-poor, pro-growth, pro-middle class, pro-youth & paradigm shifting Budget.

"Atal Innovation Mission & SETU underline our commitment to enable innovation, entrepreneurship & start-ups to grow & shine in India," he tweeted.

"Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Vidya Lakshmi Karyakram mark a shift from Jan Dhan to Jan Kalyan," he said.

The PM said success of Jan Dhan Yojana is gladdening. "Building on that, key schemes are announced that will comprehensively transform lives of the poor," said Modi.

"Details of the Black Money law being introduced demonstrates our firm commitment to bring back every Rupee of Black Money stashed abroad," said Modi.

He said the Budget indicates "our commitment to ensure that development of Eastern & Northeastern parts of India gets an impetus & drives future growth."

"I congratulate FM for doing an excellent job in respecting aspirations of the States & at the same time delivering on National priorities," he said.

He said the
Budget is investment friendly and removes all doubts on tax issues. "It assures investors that we have a stable, predictable & fair tax system," said Modi.

"Budget 2015 has a distinct focus on farmers, youth, poor, neo-middle class & the Aam Nagrik. It delivers on growth, equity & job creation," tweeted Modi.

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