Congratulate FM for well-balanced vote on account: PM

February 17, 2014 13:03

Dr Manmohan Singh's first statement after P Chidambaram's budget speech.

"I congratulate the FM for presenting a well balanced vote on account portraying a realistic picture of the economic situation in the country. The Finance Minister has aptly summarised the economic and social achievements of the last 10 years which our Government is proud of.

The issue of One Rank One Pension has been addressed comprehensively and I'm confident that our Forces,Officers & Jawans will welcome this."

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