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Akhilesh Yadav criticises the Centre over the US trade deal, budget transparency, and development priorities. Raising questions on social justice, infrastructure, and governance, the SP chief demands accountability and a full parliamentary debate on policies affecting the nation.
Akhilesh Yadav Mounts Fresh Attack on Centre Over Trade Deal and Governance
New Delhi: Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a sharp attack on the central government over the recently announced trade deal with the United States, demanding transparency, accountability, and a detailed discussion in Parliament. His remarks have intensified the political atmosphere, with the opposition sharpening its strategy against the BJP-led government.
Akhilesh Yadav questioned the intent and outcome of the trade agreement with the United States, asking the government to clearly explain whether “18 is bigger or zero,” a remark aimed at what he described as the BJP’s confusing and misleading narrative.
According to him, the government must openly tell the country what the deal truly offers and whether it benefits Indian farmers, traders, and small businesses or disproportionately favors foreign interests. He insisted that such a crucial agreement cannot be pushed through without a thorough debate in Parliament.
Akhilesh Yadav took a dig at Yogi Adityanath and the BJP government, saying on Gorakhpur—where they couldn't bring a metro, they're now talking about bringing a bullet train.#AkhileshYadav #BulletTrain #UttarPradesh @yadavakhilesh @samajwadiparty @BJP4UP pic.twitter.com/g4PzN4DYfx
— Dynamite News (@DynamiteNews_) February 9, 2026
Taking a dig at the Union Budget, the SP chief sarcastically asked, “Who actually ate the budget halwa?”—a symbolic question meant to highlight alleged lack of transparency in budget-making.
Akhilesh claimed the government is deliberately diverting attention from real economic concerns, such as inflation, unemployment, and market control, while avoiding clear answers on who gains and who loses from policy decisions.
Akhilesh Yadav emphasized that the backbone of India’s economy—farmers, dairy workers, and daily wage laborers—comes from the PDA (Backward Classes, Dalits, and Minorities) communities, not from the BJP’s core social base.
He accused the government of ignoring these sections while changing the narrative to suit political convenience. He also hinted that opposition parties would soon finalize a collective strategy to counter the BJP’s policies both inside and outside Parliament.
Targeting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh mocked development claims, saying that leaders who could not bring a metro to Gorakhpur are now talking about bullet trains. He questioned the feasibility, cost, and priorities of such projects, suggesting they are more about headlines than real development.
SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav Sets Up Pressure on Government
Akhilesh also took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging deep internal divisions within the BJP. He claimed BJP leaders lack mutual respect and that key organizational decisions reflect confusion rather than clear governance priorities. According to him, these internal conflicts are affecting policy coherence and public trust.
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Raising national security and infrastructure issues, Akhilesh demanded clarity on India’s position along the China border since 2014. He questioned whether the situation has improved and criticized rising costs of road and infrastructure projects. On the bullet train, he asked when Uttar Pradesh would actually benefit, especially since the state has given the country its Prime Minister.
