New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday hailed the Union budget as progressive and practical which delivers on job creation, equity and growth.
"Union budget 2015 is a budget with a clear vision. It is a budget that is progressive, positive, practical, pragmatic and prudent," Modi tweeted.
"Budget 2015 has a distinct focus on farmers, youth, poor, neo-middle class and the aam nagrik (common man). It delivers on growth, equity and job creation," he said.
"From housing for all, jobs, health, education and total electrification, FM (finance minister) laid down goals to be achieved by 2022, India's Amrut Mahotsav."
"Budget is investment friendly and removes all doubts on tax issues. It assures investors that we have a stable, predictable and fair tax system," Modi said.
"I congratulate FM for doing an excellent job in respecting aspirations of the states and at the same time delivering on national priorities," Modi added.
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