LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- In her reaction to the Union Budget 2026-27, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday said implementation of the schemes announced in the budget with a genuine intent was also essential.

In a post on X, she said, "In the budget presented by the central government in the Parliament, announcements regarding various schemes, projects, promises and assurances have been made. The names of the schemes are grand but the government should ensure that its manifestation on the ground is not diminished or insignificant."

"The Union Budget essentially serves as a mirror reflecting the ruling party's policy and intent, as well as the conduct, character, and face of those in power, revealing whether the government's think...