Himachal Fuel Cess For Orphans, Widows Sparks Row | Congress Defends, BJP Attacks
Himachal Pradesh's new cess on petrol and high-speed diesel to fund welfare measures for orphans and widows has triggered a political confrontation. The Congress government says the levy is aimed at supporting vulnerable sections and generating revenue after the state's disaster-related financial challenges. The BJP, however, has criticised the move and accused the state government of burdening people with higher fuel prices. Watch the full political face-off.
