Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is going to present the budget for the eighth consecutive time on a historic occasion. This is a unique record, because no finance minister has presented the budget so many times in independent India. The budget will be presented in Parliament at 11 am today. Prior to the budget, the Finance Minister performed a formal photo session with his entire budget team.
Nirmala Sitharaman’s sarees are always discussed on the budget-day, and this time also the traditional cream colored saree with her Madhubani painting remains the center of attraction. This sari has a glimpse of Mithila art, which she is wearing with dark red blouse. Also, he has completed his look by wearing gold bangles, chains around his neck and earrings.
Who is the designer of this saree?
According to the information, this Madhubani painting sari of the Finance Minister was taken from Saurath Mithila Painting Institute. It was gifted to him by the famous Padma Shri Award winner Dulari Devi. This information was shared by Sanjay Jha, executive president of Janata Dal United (JDU).
When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Madhubani arrived in Bihar under the Credit Outreach program, she met Dulari Devi. During this time he discussed Madhubani art and its rich tradition. On this occasion, Dulari Devi presented this special sari to her, and urged them to wear it on the budget day.
Finance Minister and Mithila’s connection
The Madhubani painting saree worn by Nirmala Sitharaman is a symbol of the cultural heritage of the Mithila region of Bihar. This art is one of the ancient folk arts of India and the support of artists cherishing it is very important.
Even before this, Finance Minister attended an event in Madhubani district of Bihar, where she was welcomed with a garland of Makhane. He was also given farewell to Mithila’s traditional ‘Khochcha’, which is part of the ancient customs there.
This initiative of Nirmala Sitharaman is not only a fashion statement, but it is also a great example of promoting India’s traditional arts and supporting local artisans.
