Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman's choice of sarees through the years

As Nirmala Sitharaman scripts history by presenting her seventh consecutive Budget, let's take a look at her saree choices on Budget Day over the years.

Union Budget 2024-25: Nirmala Sitharaman opted for an elegant beige saree with purple borders, complemented by a matching purple blouse.

Interim Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was seen a blue tussar silk saree featuring kantha embroidery, a traditional craft of West Bengal.

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Union Budget 2023-24: Finance Minister opted for a vibrant red silk saree featuring black temple motif borders that highlighted Kasuti embroidery from Karnataka's Dharwad region.

Union Budget 2022-23: The Finance Minister continued to promote regional craftsmanship and art by donning a maroon Bomkai saree. The brown saree with maroon and golden borders pays tribute to Odisha's handloom heritage.

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Union Budget 2021-22: For her third Budget presentation, FM Sitharaman chose a red and white Pochampally saree, signalling her support for local artisans and Indian weaving communities.

Union Budget 2020-21: Symbolising hope and prosperity amid the Covid-19 Pandemic, FM Sitharaman presented her second Budget in a yellow silk saree.

Union Budget 2019-20: Nirmala Sitharaman presented her first budget session in a pink Mangalgiri silk saree adorned with gold borders.

Union Budget 2024 LIVE | Making a record for any Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting her 7th Union Budget on July 23, 2024 under the Modi 3.0 government. While inflation has burnt a hole in the pockets of 'aam janata', will this Budget spell relief for Indians? Track the latest coverage, live news, in-depth opinions, and analysis only on Deccan Herald. Also follow us on WhatsApp, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.