Sitharaman’s Iconic Saree Looks For Budget Presentations
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, known for her love of Indian handwoven textiles, stayed true to her style during the interim budget presentations
In the 2019 Union Budget announcement, Sitharaman wore a pink Mangalgiri saree with a gold border and introduced the ‘bahi-khata’ in place of the briefcase
In 2020, Sitharaman wore a yellow-gold silk saree with a blue border, symbolizing hope for economic growth during the pandemic
In her 2021 budget presentation, she wore a red and off-white Pochampally sari with gold accessories and switched from a traditional ‘bahi-khata’ to a tablet wrapped in red cloth
For the 2022 Budget, Sitharaman wore a simple rusty brown Bomkai saree with an off-white border, complemented by a small bindi and earrings
For the 2023 Budget presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman wore a traditional red temple saree with a black border, intricate golden work, and a star-like design
For her 2024 budget speech, Sitharaman wore a blue tussar silk saree with kantha work and a red-cloth-wrapped tablet with the gold national emblem