"There will be reduction in the price of diesel in Bihar as the state government has decided on principle to modify the VAT rate on the fuel product," he told reporters.
A decision on modification of VAT rate on diesel will be taken in a day or two, Kumar said.
The Chief Minister reiterated demand for grant of special category status to Bihar to tide over economic backwardness and said that he will embark on 'Adhikar Yatra' from Betiah (West Champaran) tomorrow to mobilise public support on the issue.
Kumar said that he will postpone the tour for a day on September 20 next in view of the nationwide strike called by the NDA to oppose diesel price hike, FDI in multi-brand retail and rationing of subsidized LPG cylinders before resuming his tour to various districts. MORE
