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Here's how much time went into crafting Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget day saree

IndiaTimes Saturday, 1 February 2025 ()
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a handcrafted Madhubani saree by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi on Budget Day. The saree, which took a month to craft, was a gift from Devi during Sitharaman's visit to the Mithila Art Institute. Devi expressed her joy at this honor.
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