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CEA says Sitharaman’s ‘bahi khata’ departure from 'slavery of Western thought', Twitter asks 'what about suit?'
Speaking to ANI, CEA Subramanian, when asked about the replacement of the briefcase, said, "Sitharaman believes that leather made products are not auspicious for the big occasion, so she avoided the leather bag and took the bahi khata wrapped in the red cloth. This is considered to be auspicious. Also, ditching the briefcase symbolises our departure from the slavery of western thought."
DNA Web Team | Jul 05, 2019, 11:14 AM IST
1.Twitter reactions pour in
Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian on FM Nirmala Sitharaman keeping budget documents in four fold red cloth instead of a briefcase: It is in Indian tradition. It symbolizes our departure from slavery of Western thought. It is not a budget but a 'bahi khata'(ledger) pic.twitter.com/ZhXdmnfbvl
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2019
The guy next her is in a suit. Give me a break ffs https://t.co/wAYcN5juYB
— Err (@Errendous) July 5, 2019
Sanskaari Budget on its way ... https://t.co/q9ZXU8ELhQ
— Abhisar Sharma (@abhisar_sharma) July 5, 2019
Departure from the slavery of Western thought?
Meanwhile, India's Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian studied financial economics from the University of Chicago.#Budget2019 https://t.co/JEINcoD839
— Uzair Hasan Rizvi (@RizviUzair) July 5, 2019
I like how color coordinated this is https://t.co/Jgqn0whIcl
— Shayonee (@Shayoneespeaks) July 5, 2019
Lose the business suit, and wear dhoti-kurta then?
Ghadi, ghadi nautanki. https://t.co/bbvfiwjvmK
— Abhishek (@baxiabhishek) July 5, 2019
If you're trying to put on a show, do it completely.
Why wear the western suit then? #Budget2019 https://t.co/yC3Cii0sf4
— Bala Yogesh (@Yo_Bala) July 5, 2019
'He said this in English' https://t.co/Wj6NDW5wtc
— Abhijeet (@abhic4ever) July 5, 2019
Peak of symbolism, a bit amusing but harmless till this doesn't become a paranoia. On a side note, I always thought what is it with that black/ red folder suitcases, some change for good. https://t.co/qLFLecppSx
— - बकलोल (@A_Baklol) July 5, 2019
Iss bhai ko bhi bolo dhoti pehen ke aayega pic.twitter.com/ZWEXMguySx
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) July 5, 2019
Why is the Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian not wearing Indian tradition clothes in four fold white cloth dhoti instead of a western suit?
Does it not symbolizes our departure from slavery of Western thought Mr. #KrishnamurthySubramanian? https://t.co/EoPsTKdUTS pic.twitter.com/jOPWaL9Y6G
— Desi Bhai | Troll Magnet (@DesiPoliticks) July 5, 2019
Bas dikhawa karte raho
— ਬਾਸ਼ਾ( Basha) (@manmohandeep) July 5, 2019
Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian on FM Nirmala Sitharaman keeping budget documents in four fold red cloth instead of a briefcase: It is in Indian tradition. It symbolizes our departure from slavery of Western thought. It is not a budget but a 'bahi khata'(ledger) pic.twitter.com/ZhXdmnfbvl
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2019The guy next her is in a suit. Give me a break ffs https://t.co/wAYcN5juYB
— Err (@Errendous) July 5, 2019Sanskaari Budget on its way ... https://t.co/q9ZXU8ELhQ
— Abhisar Sharma (@abhisar_sharma) July 5, 2019Departure from the slavery of Western thought?
Meanwhile, India's Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian studied financial economics from the University of Chicago.#Budget2019 https://t.co/JEINcoD839
I like how color coordinated this is https://t.co/Jgqn0whIcl
— Shayonee (@Shayoneespeaks) July 5, 2019Lose the business suit, and wear dhoti-kurta then?
Ghadi, ghadi nautanki. https://t.co/bbvfiwjvmK
If you're trying to put on a show, do it completely.
Why wear the western suit then? #Budget2019 https://t.co/yC3Cii0sf4
'He said this in English' https://t.co/Wj6NDW5wtc
— Abhijeet (@abhic4ever) July 5, 2019Peak of symbolism, a bit amusing but harmless till this doesn't become a paranoia. On a side note, I always thought what is it with that black/ red folder suitcases, some change for good. https://t.co/qLFLecppSx
— - बकलोल (@A_Baklol) July 5, 2019Iss bhai ko bhi bolo dhoti pehen ke aayega pic.twitter.com/ZWEXMguySx
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) July 5, 2019Why is the Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian not wearing Indian tradition clothes in four fold white cloth dhoti instead of a western suit?
Does it not symbolizes our departure from slavery of Western thought Mr. #KrishnamurthySubramanian? https://t.co/EoPsTKdUTS pic.twitter.com/jOPWaL9Y6G
Bas dikhawa karte raho
— ਬਾਸ਼ਾ( Basha) (@manmohandeep) July 5, 20192.We must appreciate her decision
"The Finance Minister has worked in the United Kingdom and she knows the tradition of our country. We must appreciate her decision," he added.
The tradition of posing with the briefcase before the budget speech started with Independent India's first ever budget presented by then Finance Minister RK Shanmukham Chetty on November 26, 1947.
Earlier, during the customary halwa ceremony, which takes place before the commencement of Budget Session, Sitharaman started the trend of unfolding the red ribbon rather than cutting it.
As per the Union Minister, cutting a ribbon on an important occasion is not considered auspicious.
Owing to this belief, Sitharaman unfolded the traditional red ribbon and was followed by Thakur and Garg, who also did the same.
3.Budget to be presented today
The budget, which will be presented today in the Lok Sabha, is expected to boost spending at the cost of short-term slippage in fiscal deficit targets.
It is believed that Sitharaman might give relief to the farmers and the common man by raising personal income tax threshold for certain categories and upping spending on agriculture, healthcare and social sectors.
Whenever a new government is elected, the Parliament convenes for the Budget Session and the newly-sworn in Finance Minister presents the Budget outlook for the first year till February 1.
The 17th Lok Sabha's first session started on June 17.
