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Naidu, whose TDP is an important constituent of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, stated he was satisfied with provisions in the budget. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Rs 15,000 crore to be provided towards Amaravati, stating it was a special financial support through multilateral development agencies. "Responding to the requirement of the state in respect of its capital, we will support it through multilateral development agencies in a special manner. In the current financial year, Rs 15,000 crore shall be arranged, with additional requirements in future years," Sitharaman said while presenting the budget.

He rued: “Even after 10 years we are not in a position to say where is our state capital,” he said, slamming the previous government of YSR Congress Party for putting a halt to the development of Amaravati as the state capital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his Cabinet members, various state chief ministers, and leaders from the BJP and other NDA partners, are expected to attend the ceremony.

Among the key announcements, Gandhi pledged an annual deposit of Rs 1 lakh into the bank accounts of impoverished women, along with ensuring a 50 per cent reservation for women in government jobs. Emphasizing the need for substantial changes, he also vowed to double the central government's allocation for ASHA workers, as well as women working in anganwadis and mid-day meal schemes.

Expressing confidence in his third term, Modi envisioned a transformative journey for women, affirming that their empowerment is indispensable for national advancement.