Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman donned a maroon handwoven Kanjivaram saree for her ninth consecutive Union Budget presentation, paying tribute to Tamil Nadu’s rich textile heritage. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approached the presentation of her ninth consecutive Union Budget, she arrived at Kartavya Bhawan wearing a beautiful handwoven maroon Kanjivaram saree. This choice of attire highlighted the rich textile tradition of her home state, Tamil Nadu. A Maroon Kattam Kanjivaram With Symbolic EleganceThis Sunday, Sitharaman opted for a maroon kattam Kanjivaram featuring golden-brown checks, complemented by a coffee-brown border adorned with intricate thread work. Political Undertones Amid Cultural TributeThe choice of a Tamil Nadu saree comes at a politically significant time.

Source: dna February 01, 2026 04:39 UTC