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AP CM Seeks Excise Duty Review
✍️ Newsonair
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 04:03 PM
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has urged the Union Government to review the excise duty policy to protect the interests of tobacco farmers. The move aims to safeguard the livelihoods of farmers in the state.
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has made a strong plea to the Union Government to reconsider the excise duty policy. This move is intended to provide relief to tobacco farmers in the state who are facing difficulties due to the current policy. The Chief Minister's request is driven by the need to protect the interests of these farmers and ensure their livelihoods are not adversely affected. The excise duty policy has been a subject of concern for tobacco farmers, and the state government is keen to find a solution that benefits them.