LUCKNOW, March 6 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over its claim on budget, economic policies and growth, alleging rather than 'acchey deen' (good days), the claims were 'hawa hawai' (castles in the air).

Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, she alleged, "The Uttar Pradesh government 2025-26 budget passed on Wednesday is for capitalist and the rich. It shows the pro-capitalist policy of the BJP." "The Uttar Pradesh government failed to use funds for welfare of the underprivileged," the BSP chief further alleged.

Mayawati accused the BJP government of 'failing' to provide basic amenities such as education, healthcare, roads, electricity and water despite the state being tou...