India's government has announced a sharp increase in capital spending, along with tax relief to the middle class, as it unveiled its last full budget ahead of next year's general elections.
The government had a challenge on its hands as it tried to win over voters, while keeping its fiscal deficit under control.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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