PM Modi pitches ‘Reform, Perform, Transform’ ahead of Budget 2026; opposition calls it ‘hypocrisy-laden’

rime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday framed the upcoming Union Budget as part of a longer reform journey, saying the government is focused on “Reform, Perform and Transform” as India enters the next phase of the 21st century.

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament ahead of the presentation of the Economic Survey 2026, PM Modi said the government’s approach aims to address long-pending challenges through long-term, sustainable solutions, while strengthening India’s credibility on the global stage.