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I thought it is high time we move on from the British hangover: Nirmala Sitharaman says on using 'Bahi Khata'

I thought it is high time we move on from the British hangover: Nirmala Sitharaman says on using 'Bahi Khata'

Jul 05, 2019, at 03:53 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Changing an age-old tradition where the Finance Minister could be seen carrying a leather bag to carry all budget documents, Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday used a 'Bahi Khata' for the purpose and stated the need to move on from the British hangover as the guiding reason behind taking the step.

'Bahi Khata' instead of 'brief case', Nirmala Sitharaman upholds Indian tradition in budget

'Bahi Khata' instead of 'brief case', Nirmala Sitharaman upholds Indian tradition in budget

Jul 05, 2019, at 10:41 am

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Upholding the Indian tradition in the budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday used 'Bahi Khata'  instead of brief case to carry the documents in the parliament.