The Budget 2022 was passed by Parliament yesterday with a majority of 93 votes following the conclusion of the third reading. 

During the vote, 157 approved it and 64 were against. The second reading of the Budget too garnered a majority of 93 votes. 

Yesterday marked the end of 28 days of debate on Budget 2022 first presented in Parliament on 12 November.  

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