New Delhi: Prior to presenting the Union Budget 2020-21, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday. She was accompanied by her deputy Anurag Thakur and other officials.
“As per tradition, Finance Minister @nsitharaman calls on President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting the Union Budget,” tweeted Rashtrapati Bhavan.
As per tradition, Finance Minister @nsitharaman calls on President Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting the Union Budget. pic.twitter.com/JLEbSxNhAe
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 1, 2020
Like last year, this time too the documents are wrapped in a red silk cloth, adorned with golden Indian emblem.
The Budget Speech will begin at 11 am today which is likely to last from 90 to 120 minutes.