New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026, calling it a strong reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a "Reform Express" aimed at building a "Viksit Bharat".

Reacting to the Budget, Rijiju said that the proposals went beyond political rhetoric and demonstrated a clear roadmap for long-term national development.

He lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting what he described as a "strong and convincing case" for reforms. Highlighting key focus areas, the Union Minister said the Budget had placed special emphasis on the development of the North-eastern region, with major announcements related to express highways, the Buddhist circuit and substantial initiatives f...