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IN PHOTOS: Political leaders arrive in New Delhi ahead of the Union Budget 2026

Updated On: 05 February, 2026 01:19 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Political leaders from across parties have begun arriving in the national capital ahead of the presentation of Union Budget 2026. The Budget is expected to focus on economic growth, inflation control, welfare measures, and key reforms (PICS/PTI)

Political leaders from across parties have begun arriving in the national capital ahead of the presentation of Union Budget 2026. The Budget is expected to focus on economic growth, inflation control, welfare measures, and key reforms (PICS/PTI)

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Political leaders from across parties have begun arriving in the national capital ahead of the presentation of Union Budget 2026. The Budget is expected to focus on economic growth, inflation control, welfare measures, and key reforms (PICS/PTI)
<p>Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi reaches Parliament to attend the Budget Session&nbsp;</p>

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Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi reaches Parliament to attend the Budget Session 

<p>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, speaking on the expectations from the Budget, said, "The Economic Survey presents good economic growth, but a problem for young people in this country is whether the growth will be accompanied by jobs. Jobless growth does not help anyone. We are anxious to see what kind of schemes they have in mind. In Kerala, with elections coming up, we are keen to see what benefits the Central government might give us"</p>

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, speaking on the expectations from the Budget, said, "The Economic Survey presents good economic growth, but a problem for young people in this country is whether the growth will be accompanied by jobs. Jobless growth does not help anyone. We are anxious to see what kind of schemes they have in mind. In Kerala, with elections coming up, we are keen to see what benefits the Central government might give us"

<p>TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. Bengal is set to go for polls this year</p>

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. Bengal is set to go for polls this year

<p>Union Minister JP Nadda greets reporters outside the Parliament complex&nbsp;</p>

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Union Minister JP Nadda greets reporters outside the Parliament complex 

<p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Budget is likely to increase the share for defence yet again, especially following Operation Sindoor</p>

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Budget is likely to increase the share for defence yet again, especially following Operation Sindoor

<p>Minister of State Anupriya Patel waves at reporters before stepping into the Parliament</p>

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Minister of State Anupriya Patel waves at reporters before stepping into the Parliament

<p>Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi said, "They will have to give a lot of funds to Tamil Nadu, actually with the elections in close quarters, I hope they do something for Tamil Nadu"</p>

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Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi said, "They will have to give a lot of funds to Tamil Nadu, actually with the elections in close quarters, I hope they do something for Tamil Nadu"

<p>TMC MP Mahua Moitra seen entering Parliament ahead of the Union Budget 2026.</p>

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TMC MP Mahua Moitra seen entering Parliament ahead of the Union Budget 2026.

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