New Delhi, March 27 -- Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Friday termed the Centre's decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel as a "political move" aimed at gaining advantage.

Speaking on the issue, Shukla said, "I think this is entirely a political move and an attempt to gain political advantage, in which the burden will be recovered from the public in other ways."

Meanwhile, the decision drew sharp reactions from other Congress leaders.

Congress leader Pawan Khera questioned the claims made by the Narendra Modi government that the announced excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel provide relief for the common public, arguing that it benefits oil marketing companies instead of consumers. He said that the consumers will continue to pa...