Overview

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expresses confidence in the Modi government's achievements and public support ahead of the upcoming elections.
• Sitharaman highlights the government's focus on empowerment over populist measures, aiming for a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
• The interim budget presented by Sitharaman avoids populist announcements, reflecting confidence in the government's track record.
• Sitharaman plans to commission a white paper comparing the Modi government's performance with the previous UPA government.
• India's exports remain strong despite global challenges, with Sitharaman emphasizing economic growth and infrastructure development.