Our budget is $62 billion, UP's $97 billion: Pakistani MP's video praising Yogi Adityanath's economic model goes viral. Watch

Time of India

3 hours ago

A video of a Pakistani lawmaker praising the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has gone viral on social media. In the video, the MP is seen addressing Pakistan's National Assembly, comparing the state's budget and tax revenue with Pakistan's federal figures, and highlighting the financial gap between the two.
The video, recorded during Pakistan's ongoing budget session, has triggered debates in both countries. The lawmaker used official figures to show that Uttar Pradesh, a single Indian state, has outpaced Pakistan in terms of budget size and tax revenue collection.
Social‑media users in India circulated the clip, calling it a public endorsement of Chief Minister Adityanath's fiscal approach. Inside Pakistan, the statement prompted questions about how federal resources are allocated.
UP ka budget $97 billion hai
In the viral clip, the MP says, '
Pakistan ka kul budget 62 billion dollar hai, jabki Uttar Pradesh ka budget 97 billion dollar hai
.' He continues, 'Pakistan ka kul tax revenue 50 billion dollar hai, jabki Uttar Pradesh ka tax revenue 80 billion dollar hai.' He adds that Pakistan's tax revenue is 16 billion dollars less than that of Uttar Pradesh.
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'Yogi model' triggers online debate
The remarks have been widely shared across platforms in both countries, with many users in India calling it a rare endorsement of the 'Yogi model.' The term refers to the governance style of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
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The clip has also sparked political debate within Pakistan, with some leaders questioning their own government's financial management and development planning.
Economic disparity draws attention
The video has added to discussions about how Pakistan manages its revenue and allocates resources. The Pakistani parliament is currently debating its 2025–26 federal budget, and the viral remarks have added a new dimension to the conversation.
Pakistan Budget
In its federal budget for 2025–26, announced on Tuesday, the Pakistan government proposed an increase of nearly 20% in defense spending. The new allocation is 2.55 trillion Pakistani rupees (approximately $9 billion), up from 2.12 trillion rupees the previous year.
Even as the economy remains under pressure, Pakistan is moving forward with a larger defense budget. The country continues to face high inflation, a declining currency, and has relied on repeated bailouts from the International Monetary Fund. Just last year, it was close to default.