Question
Which Prime Minister of India never presented the Union
Budget?Solution
Sol. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India’s former Prime Minister, never served as the Finance Minister and thus did not present the Union Budget. In contrast, Indira Gandhi presented the budget in 1970, while Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi also served as Finance Ministers. Information Booster:
- Presenting the budget is the Finance Minister's responsibility.
- Indira Gandhi was the first woman to present the budget in 1970.
- Jawaharlal Nehru presented the interim budget in 1958.
- The Union Budget is a critical part of parliamentary proceedings.
- Indira Gandhi: Presented the budget in 1970.
- Jawaharlal Nehru: Presented the interim budget in 1958.
- Rajiv Gandhi: Presented the budget in 1987.
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