New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday mounted a sharp, multi-layered attack on the union Budget in the Lok Sabha, alleging that it reflects a lack of vision on social justice and inclusive growth, while also questioning the government's economic priorities-particularly its approach to a proposed India-US trade deal.
Leading the Opposition's charge during the Budget debate, Yadav argued that the Centre has failed to address the concerns of backward classes, marginalised communities and youth, even as it makes "big claims" about development and global partnerships. "While reviewing the budget and the government's functioning over the years, I want to focus on ground realities rather than false promises," he to...