Because of Covid limitations, there was no traditional "halwa ritual" this year, in which the Finance Minister and others eat halwa the day before the Budget.
Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, will present Budget 2022 in a paperless style, like she did last year. She was observed carrying a tablet in a crimson sleeve with the national insignia engraved on it this morning.
Because of Covid limitations, there was no traditional "halwa ritual" this year, in which the Finance Minister and others eat halwa the day before the Budget.
1/4In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, she chose to carry the documents in a tablet encased in a red-colored cover with the national insignia embossed on it, rather than her characteristic 'bahi khata.'
2/4She accessorised her look with a white shawl and a white face mask. A red bindi and small earings completed Sitharaman's ensemble, which complemented her golden chain and bangles.
3/4Her saree's rusty brown tone was a blend of two colours, brown and red, that have deeper meaning. While brown is frequently connected with dependability, security, and safety, red is associated with warmth, love, and power.
4/4Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman kept her look modest and elegant for her fourth budget presentation, wearing a clean rusty brown saree with off-white border design that ran the length of the sides.