Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2025-26, highlighting reforms such as raising income tax exemptions and focusing on employment-led growth. The budget aims to accelerate growth through strategic investments. Social media users reacted humorously, creating memes linking the announcements to popular film characters and scenes, sparking both interest and amusement online.
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