Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the 'comprehensive' and 'visionary' budget. Highlighting the Union government's decision to exempt income tax up to Rs 12 lakh,

As Nirmala Sitharaman presents her eighth consecutive budget, the salaried class will be expecting some relief in income tax rates.

Amit Shah lauded Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget announcement of zero income tax for those earning up to ₹12 lakh. He noted that Prime Minister Modi prioritizes the middle class, stating this tax exemption will improve their financial situation.