New Delhi, Feb 28 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Saturday praised the budget for fiscal 2015-16, saying it would provide both social security and eliminate poverty.

"This budget will provide social security. I would like to congratulate the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister," he told ANI here.

"I welcome the announcement of strict law enforcement on black money. It will help in identifying black money stashed abroad," he added.

Presenting the NDA Government's first full-fledged budget in the Lok Sabha today, Jaitley said the Union Budget for 2015-16 proposed two new laws and major curbs on black money stashed at home and abroad. (ANI)