In Delhi, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated, 'We had an extensive discussion on how the next budget should focus on agriculture and rural development. Based on that, we met with the Finance Minister today and provided suggestions on how these sectors can be improved in the budget. We have definitely considered the suggestions we received from farmers and those working in rural areas, and we presented them to the Finance Minister.' He emphasized that these inputs are crucial to shaping policies that benefit the agricultural community and rural development. Chouhan also highlighted the importance of ensuring that the budget adequately addresses the concerns of farmers and rural residents, aiming for long-term improvements in these sectors.