Ludhiana: BJP national secretary and Punjab in-charge Dr Narender Singh Raina visited Ludhiana on Sunday, where he held a meeting with party workers and office bearers. During this, he provided detailed information about the key features of the Union Budget presented by the central govt on February 1.While talking to media persons after the meeting, Dr Raina said that this budget is based on the spirit of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas,” and is a strong step towards the goal of Developed India. He said that this budget, presented under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, not only meets current needs but also creates new opportunities for future generations. Despite global economic instability and political challenges, India’s economy remains strong, and this budget further strengthens that confidence. Raina said that in this budget, the govt of India made significant improvements in EPFO and labour reforms.Raina said that in this budget, the Gof India’s commitment to reaching health services to every person is evident from the fact that in the last 12 years, a 176 percent increase was recorded in the health sector budget. He said that a historic increase was made in the railway budget for Punjab. He stated that while during Congress rule (2009-2014), the railway budget for Punjab was only Rs 225 crores, in the year 2026-27, it increased to Rs 5,677 crores. “Work has already started on several projects, including the Ferozepur-Tarntaran rail track and Harike bridge,” he added. He also called the provisions made in the budget for the MSME sector, infrastructure, health, education and technology historic, and said that this budget is a blueprint for the development of villages, the poor, farmers, youth, women power and all sections of society, as well as an industrial revolution. “The Indian economy is progressing at the fastest pace in the world and moving towards a bright future,” he claimed. MSID:: 128068939 413 |
