Etah, June 13 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP-led Central government over the weakening rupee, inflation and expressed concern over the long-term implications of the West Asia crisis on the Indian economy.

"One can never expect accurate figures from the Government of India and the BJP... Inflation is rising, and the rupee is falling. A cup of tea now costs Rs 20-25. We are unable to control petrol and diesel prices. If inflation continues to rise like this, what state will our economy be in? How will the country be run?...", he told ANI

"The country's only issue is the BJP, and the problem can be resolved only when the BJP is removed (a change in government at the Centre)..."

He also responded to the MEA su...