Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati criticized the Union Budget 2024-25, labeling it as disappointing for the poor, unemployed, and farmers. They claimed that the budget ignored the needs of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, and failed to address crucial issues like unemployment, poverty, and underdevelopment. Both leaders expressed their dissatisfaction, stating that the budget catered to a handful of wealthy individuals while neglecting the underprivileged majority.
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- SP president Akhilesh Yadav and BSP chief Mayawati criticized the Union Budget 2024-25.
- They termed the budget as disappointing for the poor, unemployed, and farmers.
- Yadav pointed out the lack of benefits for Uttar Pradesh, despite its significant contribution to the country.
- He claimed that the state’s farmers received nothing despite promises of doubled income.
- Mayawati highlighted the issues of poverty, unemployment, and underdevelopment, stating the budget lacked reformist policies.
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- Mayawati questioned whether the budget provisions would lead to happiness and prosperity for the underprivileged.
- Yadav criticized the focus on Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, linking it to BJP’s political compulsion.
- He dismissed the youth internship announcement, stressing the need for permanent jobs.
- SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav noted the absence of Uttar Pradesh in the budget speech and criticized the lack of focus on agriculture and rural development.
