Chandigarh, Feb. 2 -- Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal today said it was unfortunate that the Union Budget did not go in for inclusive development of the nation and concentrated on poll-bound states. Sukhbir said the agricultural economy had been put in peril by ignoring all the demands of farmers, including providing a legal guarantee on MSP and farm loan waivers.

"It is unfortunate that the focus was on Bihar and Assam, which go to the polls this year, even as important states like Punjab have been completely ignored. The government has failed to earmark funds for ensuring minimum support price (MSP) on all crops as per the assurance given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi four years back. No funds were earmark...