Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu ahead of presenting the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. After the meeting, Sitharaman proceeded to the Parliament to present the Budget.
As she came out of the Ministry of Finance, Sitharaman was spotted wearing a beautiful cream saree with gold borders. She paired it with a contrasting red blouse, matching it with the cover of her tab from which she will read out the Budget.
What stole Sitharaman's look was the elegant Madhubani motif on the borders of her saree, with intricate designs.
Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day Saree
Sitharaman's saree is a tribute to the Madhubani art of Bihar and the skills of Padma awardee Dulari Devi. The artisan had met Sitharaman at the Mithila Art Institute in Madhubani and presented her with the saree, asking the FM to wear it on Budget Day.
"Dulari Devi is a 2021 Padma Shri awardee. When FM visited Madhubani for a credit outreach activity at Mithila Art Institute, she met Dulari Devi and had a cordial exchange of thoughts on Madhubani art in Bihar. Dulari Devi had presented the saree and asked FM to wear it for the budget day," news agency ANI wrote in a post on X.
#UnionBudget2025 | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is wearing a saree as a tribute to Madhubani Art and the skill of Padma awardee Dulari Devi.
February 1, 2025
Dulari Devi is a 2021 Padma Shri awardee. When FM visited Madhubani for a credit outreach activity at Mithila Art Institute,… pic.twitter.com/Q9ur6abaNtSitharaman did not disappoint Dulari Devi and kept her promise to wear the same saree on Budget Day.
Madhubani art is a traditional folk art originating from the Mithila region of Bihar. It is known for its intricate geometric patterns, floral designs, and depictions of nature and mythology. The art is distinguished by vibrant colours, delicate lines and symbolic representations.
Nirmala Sitharaman wearing the saree on such a significant occasion not only adds to the day's significance but also honours India's rich cultural heritage, highlighting the country's beautiful art forms.
Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the second budget of the Modi 3.0 government, setting a personal record of presenting eight consecutive budgets, the most for any Indian Finance Minister.
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