"Unless government gets revenue, it cannot build infrastructure and service the welfare schemes for the poor. By being pro-business and pro-poor, I am not contradicting but both have to exist at the same time," read his new updated Facebook cover photo.
Replying to a debate on Budget 2014-15 in Parliament in July, Jaitley had said government wanted to be both pro-business and pro-poor by bringing in civility in tax regime, maintaining low rates, rationalising subsidy system and boosting infrastructure and housing.
He also promised to take a series of steps besides the Budgetary provisions for sustainable growth amid indications of some recovery.
He stressed that being pro-business and pro-poor were not contradictory and the country needs investment to strenghten the economy.
Jaitley also said he preferred low taxes to encourage economic activity.
"If you put higher taxes on products, people will buy products from outside. Lower taxes will increase economic activities," he had said in the Parliament.
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