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This is what the AAP tweeted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"hi\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd38\u0930\u0947\u0932 \u092c\u0947\u091a \u0926\u0947\u0902\u0917\u0947<br>\ud83d\udd38\u0938\u0921\u093c\u0915 \u092c\u0947\u091a \u0926\u0947\u0902\u0917\u0947<br>\ud83d\udd38\u090f\u092f\u0930\u092a\u094b\u0930\u094d\u091f \u092c\u0947\u091a \u0926\u0947\u0902\u0917\u0947<br>\ud83d\udd38\u092c\u093f\u091c\u0932\u0940 \u092c\u0947\u091a \u0926\u0947\u0902\u0917\u0947<br>\ud83d\udd38\u0915\u093f\u0938\u093e\u0928\u0940 \u092c\u0947\u091a \u0926\u0947\u0902\u0917\u0947<br>\ud83d\udd38\u0935\u0947\u092f\u0930\u0939\u093e\u0909\u0938 \u092c\u0947\u091a \u0926\u0947\u0902\u0917\u0947<br><br>\u0932\u0947\u0915\u093f\u0928 \u092e\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930\u094b\u0902,<br><br>\u0938\u094c\u0917\u0902\u0927 \u092e\u0941\u091d\u0947 \u0907\u0938 \u092e\u093f\u091f\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u0915\u0940 <br>\u092e\u0948\u0902 \u0926\u0947\u0936 \u0928\u0939\u0940\u0902 \u092c\u093f\u0915\u0928\u0947 \u0926\u0942\u0902\u0917\u093e! \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3<\/p>— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AamAadmiParty\/status\/1356146816400588800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the presentation of Budget in Lok Sabha, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor took a dig at the BJP government. This is what he tweeted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This BJP government reminds me of the garage mechanic who told his client, \u201cI couldn\u2019t fix your brakes, so I made your horn louder.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Budget2021?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Budget2021<\/a><\/p>— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShashiTharoor\/status\/1356142111976898561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Surge in Sensex and Nifty following budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensex rose by 1420.03 points, currently at 47,705.80. Nifty up by 362.70 points, currently at 13,997.30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No change in income tax slabs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Income tax slabs will remain the same, announced FM in her budget speech. To further ease filing of IT returns, details of capital gains and interest from banks, post offices, etc will be pre-filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Government to borrow Rs 80,000 crore in a bid to meet FY21 expenditure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Centre will borrow Rs 80,000 crore in remaining two months to meet FY21 expenditure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Fiscal deficit in 2020-21 pegged at 9.5% of GDP. We would need another Rs 80,000 crores for which we would be approaching the market in these two months: FM Nirmala Sitharaman<br> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UnionBudget2021?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UnionBudget2021<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vXAjcIvyYp\">pic.twitter.com\/vXAjcIvyYp<\/a><\/p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ANI\/status\/1356138581157269510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The fiscal deficit in 2021-22 estimated to be 6.8% of the GDP <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces fiscal deficit for 2021-22 at 6.8% of GDP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The fiscal deficit in 2021-22 is estimated to be 6.8% of the GDP: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman<\/p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ANI\/status\/1356139230682996745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nirmala Sitharaman says no IT returns for those above 75 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those above 75 years of age will not have to file I-T returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The government has launched one nation, one ration card scheme through which beneficiaries can claim their rations anywhere in the country. The scheme is under implementation by 32 states & Union Territories. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We have launched one nation, one ration card scheme through which beneficiaries can claim their rations anywhere in the country. Migrant workers in particular benefit from scheme. One nation, One ration card plan is under implementation by 32 states & UTs: FM Nirmala Sithraman. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bbyS5KmcWn\">pic.twitter.com\/bbyS5KmcWn<\/a><\/p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ANI\/status\/1356132782573948929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Government committed to welfare of farmers, says FM <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amid the ongoing farmers’s protest against the centre’s three farm laws, Sitharaman says government is committed to welfare of farmers. She said MSP has gone through a sea change. Over Rs 75,000 crore have paid to wheat farmers in 2020-21 and 43.36 lakh farmers have benefited from this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/budget-2021-nirmala-sitharaman-tablet-paperless-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budget 2021: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to use tablet to present first-ever paperless budget<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The government announces LIC IPO in 2021-2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021-22 the government will also bring the IPO of LIC for which the FM is bringing the requisite amendments in this session itself. The FM announced government\u2019s plan to sell part of its holding in Life Insurance Corporation of India this year through initial public offering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FM infuses Rs 20,000 crore for public sector banks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FM announces further infusion of Rs 20,000 crore for public sector banks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The FM Sitharaman increases FDI limit in insurance to 74 percent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The finance minister announced to hike the FDI limit in Insurance from 49% to 74%. She however said that majority directors on board and Key management personnels will be Indians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The pneumococcal vaccine to be rolled out across the country. This will avert more than 50,000 child deaths annually<\/strong>, <strong>says FM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The pneumococcal vaccine, limited to only 5 states at present, to be rolled out across the country. This will avert more than 50,000 child deaths annually: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UnionBudget?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UnionBudget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S4Eohm8fQa\">pic.twitter.com\/S4Eohm8fQa<\/a><\/p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ANI\/status\/1356124598085935105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rs 18,000 crore for public buses, says FM Sitharaman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government announces a budget of Rs 18,000 crore for public buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FM announces Rs 1.10 lakh crore outlay for railways <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The centre to provide Rs 1.10 lakh crore outlay for railways, of which Rs 1.7 lakh crore is for capital expenditure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Finance minister allocates Rs 64,180 crore for healthcare sector<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has announced a new central healthcare scheme to strengthen the country’s healthcare infrastructure over the next 6 years. The Pradhan Mantri Atma Nirbhar Swasthya Bharat Yojana has been allocated around Rs 64,180 crore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Government aims to complete 11,000 km of national highway infrastructure this year: FM Sitharaman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3,500 km corridor in Tamil Nadu, 1,100 km in Kerala at investment of Rs 65,000 cr, 675 km in West Bengal at a cost of Rs 95,000 cr, 1,300 km in Assam in the next 3 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sitharaman introduces Voluntary scrapping policy for vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All private vehicles beyond 20 years and commercial vehicles older than 15 years old will have to undergo fitness test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sitharaman announces 35 thousand crores for Covid-19 vaccine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FM Sitharaman announces Rs 95,000 crore for roads development in Bengal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Government to launch Mission Poshan 2.0; Jal Jeevan Mission Urban will be launched. “The Urban Swachh Bharat scheme will be implemented with an outlay of over Rs 1.4 lakh crore,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitharaman said today India has 2 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/COVID19?src=hashtag_click\" target=\"_blank\">#COVID19<\/a> vaccines available and has begun safeguarding not only its own citizens but also those of 100 or more countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today India has 2 vaccines available and has begun safeguarding not only her own citizens against <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/COVID19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#COVID19<\/a> but also those of 100 or more countries. It has added comfort to know that 2 ore more vaccines are also expected soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UnionBudget2021?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UnionBudget2021<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OhhgjDQDKq\">pic.twitter.com\/OhhgjDQDKq<\/a><\/p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ANI\/status\/1356115620635402240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The preparation of this Budget was undertaken in circumstances like never before, in view of calamities that have affected a country or a region within a country. But what we have endured with COVID-19 to 2020 is Sui generis, says finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Congress leaders reach Parliament in black gowns<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congress MPs Jasbir Singh Gill and Gurjeet Singh Aujla wear a black gown to the Parliament to protest against the three farm laws, that have sparked a widespread agitation by farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Delhi: Congress MPs Jasbir Singh Gill and Gurjeet Singh Aujla wear a black gown to the Parliament, as a mark of their protest against the three <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FarmLaws?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FarmLaws<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OjzM22zOCW\">pic.twitter.com\/OjzM22zOCW<\/a><\/p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ANI\/status\/1356108656975118344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cabinet ministers have approved the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UnionBudget?src=hashtag_click\">#UnionBudget<\/a> 2021-22 that will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament at 11 am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Delhi: Union Cabinet approves the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UnionBudget?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UnionBudget<\/a> 2021-22 that will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament.<\/p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ANI\/status\/1356108899405889540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahead of the Budget 2021 presentation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has tweeted that MSMEs, healthcare and defence sectors should be at top focus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Budget2021?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Budget2021<\/a> must:<br><br>-Support MSMEs, farmers and workers to generate employment.<br><br>-Increase Healthcare expenditure to save lives.<br><br>-Increase Defence expenditure to safeguard borders.<\/p>— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a 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href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UnionBudget?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UnionBudget<\/a> 2021-22.<br><br>(Pic Source: Rashtrapati Bhavan Twitter account) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O7OLovBSqa\">pic.twitter.com\/O7OLovBSqa<\/a><\/p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ANI\/status\/1356096480310743040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the start of the joint session of Parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had already announced 3-4 mini budgets and that the 2021-22 Budget should be seen as an extension of the same effort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Budget 2021 live updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Speech Today Live, Union Budget 2021-22 Highlights: Get live updates of union Budget 2021 along with highlights & budget 2021-22 analysis on Apn 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