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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in a traditional 'halwa' ceremony on January 24, marking the final stage of preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26 to be presented on February 1. The ceremony is a customary ritual where 'halwa' is prepared and served to finance ministry officials involved in budget preparation. The ceremony took place in the basement of North Block, attended by high-ranking officials.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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