Wed Feb 19 14:00:20 UTC 2025: ## Andhra Pradesh MLA Lauds Union Budget’s Income Tax Exemption
**VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh (February 19, 2025)** – MLA P. Vishnu Kumar Raju hailed the Union Budget’s income tax exemption for annual incomes up to ₹12 lakh, calling it a significant benefit for over one crore employees nationwide. Speaking at an intellectuals’ roundtable organized by the BJP Srikakulam district president, Raju praised the government’s balanced approach to welfare and development, highlighting substantial allocations for infrastructure, irrigation, and agriculture.
The roundtable, which included chartered accountants and academics, echoed Raju’s positive assessment. Participants lauded the budget’s balanced approach and predicted it would strengthen the Indian economy. Several BJP leaders were also in attendance.
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