Addressing mediapersons at the start of the Budget Session, the Prime Minister referred to the President’s address to Parliament and said, “The President’s address yesterday reflected the confidence of 140 crore Indians and their aspirations. Speaking about Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Prime Minister said, “She is the first Finance Minister of the country to present the Budget in Parliament for the ninth consecutive time. I thank all MPs for their constructive contributions in accelerating this ‘Reform Express’. This tradition will continue as we take next-generation reforms forward through the Reform Express,” he said. “Today, the nation is moving forward not with delays, but with timely action,” the Prime Minister added.