Budget 2022-2023, presented by Finance Minister - Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, has seen many new provisions with regards to agriculture, telecom and even taxes. But has the Budget proven to be a boon to the middle class and would it impact the future of certain political parties in the upcoming election held in some of India’s crucial States (including Uttar Pradesh and Punjab)?

BusinessLine’s Delhi Bureau Chief, Poornima Joshi, shares her thoughts.