New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha on Sunday criticised the Union Budget, calling it a "phenku and lapetu" budget, asserting that it does not focus on employment, farmers' welfare, or the country's debt.

Speaking to ANI, Sinha said, "This is a 'phenku and lapetu' budget...This Budget is not for Viksit Bharat. It doesn't address employment or the country's current debt. The Union govt owes money to many states. Which scheme was brought for the farmers' welfare? This budget doesn't deserve to be given a rating."

Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav also criticised the Union Budget, saying it ignores the poor and villagers. He added that it does not create jobs and serves only the top 5 per cent of the population.

"This Budget is b...