July 23 – Today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024 in the Lok Sabha. As she prepares for this significant moment, social media is already buzzing with memes and jokes from the salaried and middle classes.
Nirmala Sitharaman’s Busy Day
Before heading to the Lok Sabha to present the budget, Nirmala Sitharaman met with President Droupadi Murmu. Following tradition, President Murmu offered ‘dahi-chini’ (curd and sugar), which is considered a good omen for the occasion.
High Expectations for the Budget
As Nirmala Sitharaman presents her seventh consecutive budget, she will surpass the record of the late Morarji Desai, who presented six budgets in a row. This will also be the Modi government’s 13th budget since they came to power in 2014.
What to Expect from the Budget
This budget is expected to reflect on the Modi government’s performance over the past 10 years and outline the plans to make India a developed nation. Key areas of focus are likely to be income tax changes and improving the ease of doing business in India.
Congress Leader’s View
Congress leader Ajay Rai expressed his hopes for the budget, saying it should address high inflation, with garlic prices at ₹500 per kg and increases in vegetable and medicine costs. He also emphasized the need for more employment opportunities.
Economic Survey Recap
Just a day ago, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey in Parliament, which included a detailed review of the economy and future projections.
About the Budget
This will be the first full budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government’s third term. It will set the stage for the coming year and aim to chart a course towards India’s long-term development goals.
Take a look at some trending social meadia memes on budget 2024:
Budget day approaches.
People on twitter: pic.twitter.com/zbTbqxc7iS
— Finance Memes (@Qid_Memez) July 22, 2024
Government to salaried people during every budget#Budget2024 pic.twitter.com/OtTMYUCUAm
— Finance Memes (@Qid_Memez) July 23, 2024
#IncomeTax #Budget2024 #BudgetSession2024 #Budgetmemes pic.twitter.com/moZ9WL0SbM
— Ashish (@Ashish10212360) July 23, 2024
This budget will be historic. Your savings will be history. pic.twitter.com/THLmG6eK9f
— Lok 🥦🥝🥑 (@wtfflok) July 22, 2024
Middle class on #Budget2024 pic.twitter.com/pe0O8xjY2W
— Mohd Sadan🇮🇳 (@im_sdn) July 23, 2024
Budget to middle class #Budget2024 pic.twitter.com/ggTbJe5xIY
— Amitabh Chaudhary (@MithilaWaala) July 23, 2024
Key Points
- Budget Presentation: Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024 in the Lok Sabha today.
- Memes and Jokes: Social media is full of memes and jokes about the budget, especially from the salaried and middle classes.
- Traditional Ritual: Before the budget, Sitharaman met President Murmu, who offered her ‘dahi-chini’ for good luck.
- Historical Moment: Sitharaman’s seventh consecutive budget breaks Morarji Desai’s record.
- Modi Government’s 13th Budget: This is the 13th budget under Modi’s leadership since 2014.
- Budget Expectations: The budget is expected to address inflation, tax reforms, and business improvements.
- Congress Leader’s Comments: Ajay Rai calls for measures to control inflation and increase job opportunities.
- Economic Survey: The Economic Survey was tabled yesterday, offering a review of the economy and future projections.
