Government cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel: Citizens first or electioneering?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers to assess the impact of the West Asia conflict on India’s fuel supply and inflation. Earleir in the day, the government reduced excise duty on petrol to 3 rupees per litre and eliminated diesel duty to assist oil marketing companies managing high crude costs and a weakening rupee. While retail prices remain steady, the meeting addressed logistics and global oil price volatility. So, is this election tactic or genuine relief for citizens? Watch as panellists share their views on this and more on the show.