"Drama, Inadequate": Lalu Yadav On Centre's Petrol, Diesel Price Cut

The Centre on Wednesday reduced excise duty on petrol by Rs 5 and that on diesel by Rs 10.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday said people "will not get any real relief" from the reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel announced by the Centre and that petroleum prices will be raised again after assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

He said that reduction in excise duty on petrol, diesel was inadequate.

The RJD leader reached Delhi on Wednesday for a routine check-up and tests.

He alleged that the Modi government has "done drama" of reducing petrol prices by Rs 5.