Budget 2018: Jaitley says his budget benefits all; BJP calls it 'sabka saath, sabka vikas'

This Budget assumes even more importance as it is the last full budget of the Narendra Modi government, before the next Lok Sabha elections, expected in 2019.

FM Arun Jaitley on Thursday presented the current NDA government's fifth Budget, seeking to address agriculture distress, job creation and growth boost. The Finance Minister said that the government is committed to the welfare of farmers and agriculture sector. While the government did not announce any change in the personal Income Tax structure, it did provide some relief to the salaried class and senior citizens.

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01 February 2018

19:36 IST

A revolutionary measure taken in health sector. Almost 50 Crore people, 40% of the population to be benefited by the scheme. For the 1st time such a major health scheme has been announced in India, says Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on National Health Protection Scheme.

19:20 IST

It would have been better had people been provided relief in Income Tax up to a limit of Rs 5 Lakh. I'm sure a decision will be taken in this regard soon. This was a nation building budget, says Baba Ramdev.