New Delhi, March 27 -- Political leaders on Friday commended the government's recent measure to shield consumers from a potential rise in fuel prices amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur lauded the government's decision, calling it very important, while also commenting on the opposition's stance.

Speaking to ANI, Thakur stated, "The decision taken by the Government of India is very important and has been taken for the benefit of the common people..." Commenting on the opposition's reaction, he added, "Opposition party has a work to oppose everything, they are doing their work and we are doing our work...The opposition should feel ashamed when they level alle...