LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 had a clear roadmap for a new and developed India. Expressing gratitude to PM Narendra Modi, Yogi said his guidance and decisive leadership was behind the budget. "I also thank Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the first budget prepared at Kartavya Bhavan," he added.

"The budget represents the hopes and aspirations of 145 crore people of our country. Provisions have been made for capital expenditure of more than Rs.12 lakh crore. To strengthen the infrastructure, the central government has announced the launch of seven high-speed rail corridors," the CM said.

"Efforts have been made to develop the AYUSH sector a...