Union Budget 2025: Makhana becomes the 'superfood' celebrity online, sparks funny memes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025-26 speech, has made ‘makhana’ the most trending topic across the internet and has taken social media by storm. Makhana, or fox nuts which have several nutritional benefits, has become the center of attention after the announcement of a dedicated Makhana Board and a National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management for Bihar.
With elections around the corner, the spotlight that Bihar enjoyed in the Budget gave birth to a frenzy on the social media platforms. From wordplay to nostalgic references, this announcement has been given the tone of meme-worthy content.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's eighth consecutive Union Budget has brought significant attention to Bihar and the new initiatives aim to boost the state's agricultural and entrepreneurial sectors, and will give Bihar a much-needed infrastructural makeover.

Sitharaman's announcement quickly found its way onto social media users' timelines, who didn't waste any time in creating memes and sharing them. One of the users said with a sense of humor, "Bihar is getting a Makhana Board! I like it. Make more of that." Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, and Govinda's song "Makhna" also went viral in light of this.

Makhanaa also has nutritional properties and it has managed to remain central to the meme templates trending today. A user effortlessly posted a picture of a bowl full of makhana and a board, literally. Because why complicate things? This ‘superfood’ is actually celebrated for its health benefits. It is known to be rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. It is also low in calories, so it is very popular as a snack among healthy-conscious people.
Besides the Makhana Board, the Bihar government has been assured an infrastructural package. This would involve the extension of Patna airport, four new greenfield airports, and a brownfield airport at Bihta. This will improve connectivity and spur economic activities in the area. The icing on the cake was when Sitharaman wore a saree printed with Madhubani art to the Parliament, as a tribute to the Mithila region of Bihar.
Social media users did not miss the chance to highlight the sudden attention Bihar was getting. Memes and posts flooded platforms like X, one user also wrote, “when life gives you makhana, make memes!”