Budget 2025 reactions: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 presented the Union Budget 2025. Reacting to her speech, several prominent ministers and Chief Ministers lauded the Budget and called it a 'visionary' and 'inclusive' Budget. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, among others, praised the BJP-led government and congratulated the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the eighth consecutive Budget.
Home Minister Amit Shah's reaction to Budget 2025
Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah reacted to the Budget on his X profile, congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. "The middle class is always in PM Modi's heart. Zero Income Tax till ?12 Lakh Income. The proposed tax exemption will go a long way in enhancing the financial well-being of the middle class. Congratulations to all the beneficiaries on this occasion," he said.?
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's reaction to Budget
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took to X and shared his joy over the BJP government's 3.0 Budget. "This Budget is a Budget for building a self-reliant India. It has the fragrance of trust, the zeal for development, and the yearning to build a developed India. Agriculture and farmers' welfare have been given top priority in the Budget. A huge gift has been given to the middle class. No one had imagined that the income tax exemption limit would be increased to ? 12 lakh."
"This is a visionary Budget in which every sector, along with every section of society, has been taken care of. Heartfelt gratitude to the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for such a public welfare and humane Budget," he added.
Nitin Gadkari's reaction to Budget 2025
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari took to X to praise the Finance Minister, "Anchored in the pillars of Innovation, Inclusion, and Investment, it emphasises reforms, youth leadership, community participation, women empowerment, and Centre-State collaborations to drive holistic development. By fostering entrepreneurship, digital expansion, and robust infrastructure, it paves the way for sustained prosperity. With resilience and sustainable growth at its core, this budget reaffirms Bharat’s commitment to self-reliance, progress, and global excellence."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's reaction to Budget 2025
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared on X, "I congratulate the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who has presented a wonderful budget towards fulfilling the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to develop India. This budget will promote the development of youth, poor, farmers, women as well as all sections and regions of the society."
"Especially keeping in mind the contribution of the middle class, this budget has brought an unprecedented gift. I wholeheartedly welcome the decision to give relief from income tax on annual income up to twelve lakh rupees. I once again congratulate the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister for this historic budget," he added.
Jyotiraditya Scindia's reaction
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says, "This Budget will fulfil the dreams of a new energetic youth. Whether agriculture, manufacturing, innovation, or services, detailed study has been done on every topic. The biggest thing is that our taxpayers have been granted such a huge relief."
Along with the Union ministers, several Chief Ministers also lauded the Budget and shared their reactions.?
UP Minister Yogi Adityanath's reaction
"Under the guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Finance Minister presented the general budget today, which will prove to be a milestone in promoting innovation, curiosity, and scientific thinking in the youth of the country and in fulfilling the goal of 'Developed Youth-Developed India'. Establishment of 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in the next 5 years and broadband connectivity in rural secondary schools and primary health centres will bring about a digital revolution in the field of education and health. I am grateful to the Prime Minister and thank you to the Finance Minister for this public welfare budget," said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.?
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' reaction
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "Under the leadership of PM Modi, FM Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a great Budget. This can be called a dream Budget, especially for the middle class. She presented such a Budget, so I congratulate her. The Income Tax exemption slab has been modified, and the income tax exemption has been raised up to Rs 12 lakh. This announcement will prove to be a milestone in India's economy. This will result in disposable income in the hands of a large section of people; there will be purchases, demand will increase, MSME will benefit, and employment will be generated. So, we will see a vast impact on the economy. In the agriculture sector, several schemes have been announced. Several schemes were announced today. I believe this is a pathbreaking Budget. This is a Budget that shows a new path in the 21st century," Fadnavis said.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's reaction
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said, "I appreciate the first Budget of the continuous third term of the government. This Budget is for the poor, youth, and farmers of the nation, the empowerment of women, and the employment of youth. This will provide benefits and new employment opportunities to the agriculture sector and industry of Haryana. My farmers will benefit from the decision to increase the Kisan Credit Card limit to Rs 5 lakh. I appreciate the decision to provide loans to cotton farmers for up to Rs 5 lakh at low interest, raise the credit limit for small traders to Rs 5 lakh, provide loans of Rs 2 crore to new industries, and Rs 10 crore to MSMEs that will create employment opportunities. The common man will benefit from increasing the tax relief limit up to Rs 12 lakhs."