February 2026

FM Nirmala Sitharaman opts for a Kanjeevaram saree from Tamil Nadu on Budget Day
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Sitharaman’s Budget Day Kanjeevaram Saree: A Political Statement Woven in Silk

On the historic Sunday of India’s 2026 Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman didn’t just present numbers—she made a powerful cultural statement. Draped in a resplendent red-and-gold Kanjeevaram saree sourced directly from Tamil Nadu, Sitharaman once again used her sartorial choice as a tool of soft power, spotlighting India’s handloom heritage while sending subtle political signals ahead of key state elections.

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