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How is the Union Budget kept strictly confidential before being presented?
short by Dharini Mudgal / on Saturday, 31 January, 2026
Fifteen days before the Budget's presentation, security at Finance Ministry is tightened, with CISF and Intelligence Bureau officials deployed. One week before the presentation, ministry becomes a no-go zone. Officials involved in Budget-making are closely monitored, and Budget draft remains secret. Full Budget document is printed just 24 hours before Finance Minister presents it in Parliament.
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