Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget for 2024-25 at 11 am today, February 1. This is the union minister's sixth budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. With the 2024 Sabah elections approaching, the minister is expected to submit an interim budget. A comprehensive budget for the fiscal year will only be introduced after a new government is formed following a general election.
As expected, many are eagerly awaiting the start of the event, with some sharing their thoughts on social media, especially on X. Others are posting heart-tugging memes.
We've gathered some memes to keep you company until Budget 2024 begins.
This is a meme featuring a scene from the hit movie series Baahubali.
This person imagined how office workers are waiting for the budget bill. This meme features a scene from Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan's film Sui Dhaaga.
Check out some more tweets that will make you chuckle.
What is an interim budget?
The interim budget primarily focuses on the breakdown of expenditures and revenues that the government expects in the short term. However, the complete budget will be announced by the new government after the Lok Sabha elections.
Where can I watch Budget 2024?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's speech will be broadcast live on DD News. It can also be viewed on the Press Information Bureau (PIB) official YouTube channel.
Earlier, Nirmala Sitharaman was caught standing outside the Treasury holding a tablet wrapped in a red Bahi Hatha-style pouch.
