PM Modi Hints at Income Tax Relief for Middle Class in Budget 2024? ‘Pray to Maa Lakshmi…’

PM Modi Hints at Income Tax: Ahead of the Budget Session 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday reminisced the Maha Lakshmi mantra and said he prayed that the Goddess continues to bless the poor and middle class.

Addressing the media outside Parliament, Prime Minister Modi said, “I pray to Goddess Lakshmi to shower the poor, middle class with blessings. It is a matter of great pride that India completed 75 years as a democratic nation.”

In his customary address to the media before the beginning of a new session, PM Modi said, “I bow down to Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity."

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“I pray that Maa Lakshmi continues to bless the poor and middle class of our country and continues to shower her blessings," he added.

Speaking before the session, Modi highlighted India's 75 years as a democratic nation and its strong position on the global stage. "India has established itself well on the global pedestal," he stated.

The PM said, "This is the first complete budget of my third term. I can confidently say that in 2047, when India will complete 100 years of Independence, India will fulfil its aim of Viksit Bharat and this budget will give new energy and hope to the nation.. and the 140 crore people will fulfil this vow."

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"In our third term, we are committed to all-round development ...we are in mission mode. Innovation, inclusion and investment -- this is the roadmap of our economic development. In this session, several historic bills will be discussed, and a lot of discussion will happen...Reform, perform and transform.. the Centre and state will work together and bring transformation. Ours is a youth-full nation, and those who are 25-26 years old today, will be the beneficiaries of Vikshit Bharat and when they are 45-46 years old they will see the benefits."

The Prime Minister said, "In this budget session, all MPs will contribute to strengthening Viksit Bharat, especially the young MPs since it is a golden opportunity for them. They will be witness to the Viksit Bharat... I hope that we will stand up to the hopes and expectations of people."

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