As the Uttar Pradesh government prepares to unveil what is anticipated to be the largest budget in the state's history, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has initiated strong protests. Key leaders including Akhilesh Yadav, Shivpal Singh Yadav, and Ram Gopal Yadav have publicly criticized the ruling government, stating that the budget is a facade that fails to address the real concerns of the people. Akhilesh Yadav has predicted that with this budget, the BJP government will also face defeat, while Shivpal emphasized that the public has already lost faith in the administration due to rising unemployment, farmer debt, and youth disillusionment, declaring that 'jumlas' (empty promises) will no longer work.

The upcoming budget, set to be presented on February 11, is estimated to be as high as 9 lakh crore rupees, but the SP leaders are skeptical about its efficacy. They argue that with the current government focus only on rhetoric, the actual economic conditions remain dire. Ram Gopal Yadav raised questions about the competence of the current chief minister, suggesting a lack of substantial economic strategy, which has only led to adverse effects on the poorer segments of society.

In summary, the protest by the SP ahead of the budget highlights the growing discontent with the BJP government in UP, as they demand accountability for the promises made to the people. With the budget unveiling approaching, the political discourse is likely to intensify, paving the way for further confrontations between the ruling party and the opposition as they prepare for upcoming electoral battles.