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Ahead of the Budget, representatives from the ruling BJP and its state units sought support from finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the sectors that have been the worst affected by the pandemic. These include hospitality, leisure and tourism. They said the Centre should continue its spending thrust and not go for a steep fiscal consolidation.
BJP national leaders, including its vice-president Baijayant Panda, general secretary Arun Singh, spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal and party representatives from 25 state units interacted virtually with the finance minister on Sunday, as part of pre-Budget consultations.
“Small businesses and the informal sector need much more support, post-pandemic.
