Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, 1 February, presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026 in Parliament. The Union Budget 2026 is coming ahead of assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory this year.

The Budget presented by the Finance Minister focused on at least these poll-bound states, which are scheduled to vote in April this year. The announcements are related to the textile sector, road and rail infrastructure, and support for mining of rare earths.

FM Sitharaman's speech also included announcements related to tourism and pilgrimage programmes, focusing on these states.

Four states and one Union Territory will see Assembly Elections in 2026.They are Assam, West Bengal, Pudu...