Describing it as a very special day for those who cherish Indian values and culture, PM Narendra Modi said the massive religious event embodies India's timeless spiritual heritage.
TNIE is proposing a Rs 51.20 lakh crore expenditure budget, which is slightly higher than Rs 50.73 lakh crore that Sitharaman is widely expected to present.
Rahul launched Congress' poll campaign, accusing Kejriwal of "following Modi's strategy of propaganda and false promises" and criticising him for not fulfilling his promises to transform Delhi.
Tensions between India and Bangladesh have intensified following allegations from Dhaka that India is attempting to build fences at five locations along the border.