"Just shows how petty they can be": Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at opposition, calls criticism of excise cut "shameful"

New Delhi [India], March 27 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back at the Opposition over criticism of the Centre's decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling their remarks 'petty' and 'shameful' while defending the move as a relief measure for the public.

Speaking to reporters over allegations that the decision was politically motivated ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections