PM Modi Highlights Budget Reforms Amidst Political Debates
Prime Minister Modi defended the Union Budget's focus on productive capital expenditure and outlined India's reform priorities for the next decade. These economic discussions occur alongside political clashes between BJP and Congress and a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker.
15 Feb, 12:55 — 15 Feb, 16:56
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2026–27 Rural Development Budget: VB-G RAM G gets 40% of funds; MGNREGS sees 66% cut
Times of India'Desperate PR exercise': Congress reacts to PM Modi's interview
Times of IndiaBudget avoided populism, focused on productive capex to power ‘Reform Express’: PM Modi
Times of IndiaWhat will be India's 3 reform priorities for next decade? Here's what PM Modi said
Times of India'Focus less on margins, share gains fairly with workers': PM's strong advise to pvt sector
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2026–27 Rural Development Budget: VB-G RAM G gets 40% of funds; MGNREGS sees 66% cut
A new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, has secured the largest budget share, overshadowing MGNREGA with a significant allocation. While MGNREGA faces a sharp funding cut, other key rural development projects like PMAY-G and PMGSY have seen substantial increases. The shift in fund-sharing for VB-G RAM G could impact state government spending.
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Read at source →'Desperate PR exercise': Congress reacts to PM Modi's interview
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Read at source →Budget avoided populism, focused on productive capex to power ‘Reform Express’: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the Union Budget's focus on productive spending and record infrastructure outlays, steering clear of populism for sustainable growth. He emphasized plugging structural gaps, pursuing reforms, and laying foundations for a developed India, marking the 'next level' of the nation's journey. The Budget prioritizes long-term assets over short-term gains.
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Read at source →What will be India's 3 reform priorities for next decade? Here's what PM Modi said
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Read at source →'Focus less on margins, share gains fairly with workers': PM's strong advise to pvt sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the private sector's crucial role in India's economic future, urging bold investments in innovation and capacity. He highlighted his government's commitment to reforms and decisive governance, while also stressing the need for the private sector to share productivity gains with workers and invest in R&D and quality.
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Read at source →Shivaji–Tipu row: 9 injured in BJP–Congress clash after Sapkal remark
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Read at source →Rijiju sets March 9 debate on no-confidence against Birla; Nehru’s 1954 message resurfaces
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the Lok Sabha will debate and vote on a no-confidence motion against the Speaker on March 9. This follows a submission by 118 Congress MPs alleging partisan conduct. Historically, such motions against Speakers are rare, with past instances including those against GV Mavalankar, Sardar Hukum Singh, and Balram Jakhar.
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