Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday voiced scepticism over the upcoming budget, questioning how it will benefit the common man and the middle class.

Speaking to ANI, Raut said, "The budget will be presented; what will the common man and the middle class get from it? Modi ji has prayed to Goddess Lakshmi that she shower blessings upon the poor. However, for 10 years, Lakshmi hasn't favored the poor in this country. Instead, Lakshmi has been favoring a few wealthy individuals, such as Gautam Adani and others. It's Modi ji's grace, not Lakshmi ji's. Giving free food to the poor isn't a sign of a good economy. The way the rupee has fallen isn't a sign of a healthy economy either."

Earlier today, Robert Vadra, bu...