On Monday, 1 February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union budget for the coming year. The presentation of the Budget comes in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic and its repercussion on the economy, which is facing its worst contraction since 1952.
This year, the budget was presented online, and the ‘digital Bahikhata’ is said to be India’s foray into the digital world.
People across social media have been reacting to the Budget. Some are speaking in favour, while others are criticising the lack of emphasis on certain important sectors. Many netizens were also busy cracking jokes and sharing a bunch of hilarious memes.
Take a look at some of the best ones here:
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