Akhilesh Yadav Slams Budget, Questions US Deal & '18 vs Zero' Debate

• Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the central government's budget during a Lok Sabha discussion.
• He questioned a potential US deal, asking if '18 is bigger or zero' and if the deal preceded the budget.
• Yadav called the budget 'directionless,' stating it offers nothing for the poor, backward, and Dalits.
• He highlighted the lack of special schemes for Uttar Pradesh despite the 'double-engine government' claims.
• Akhilesh also raised concerns about farmers, laborers, and alleged demolition of temples in Varanasi, along with a false rape case in Ayodhya.