BJP vice president lauds
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 25 2020:
BJP Manipur State unit vice president M Asnikumar Singh has lauded the recent Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 in the Parliament.
Calling it one of the most diverse and inclusive of focus and outreach in recent years, Asnikumar said that the theme of the budget is as relevant as a budgetary theme can be and added that with the right approach and support, the country will ride over the current global economic slowdown.
The State vice president then said that inviting people to share their thought and suggestion related to the budget by the Prime Minister is also a very encouraging step.
He lauded the allocation of remarkable amounts of funds for the welfare and upliftment of ST, SC and OBCs, development of union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Rural Development, healthcare etc.
He also lauded the simplification of tax processes adding that it will give a much needed boost to start ups.
The reduction of personal income tax will increase purchasing power and spur growth in the economy, he opined.
Asnikumar also lauded the launch of Study in India programme.