New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the Union Budget 2026-27 is "largely designed for invisible friends" of Bharatiya Janata Party.

Taking a jibe, Akhilesh Yadav said that the budget announcement has caused the Sensex to plummet.

"What can you say about a government whose budget announcement caused the Sensex to plummet? How much further will the Sensex and the rupee fall?... Thousands of acres of land have been acquired in Uttar Pradesh to build a defence corridor. But what has been achieved?" he said.

"The BJP has many invisible friends who benefit greatly. This budget was largely designed for those who are invisible. Five per cent of the budget is for people. What's the benefit for farmer...