Ther Leader of Opposition Prem Kumar criticised the Nitish Kumar government for the astronomical hike in power rates and demanded its recall.
Former Chief Minister and BJP's ally Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi also sought withdrawal of the new tariff.
Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav made a statement saying the state goverment had decided to provide subsidy directly to consumers from the next financial year.
"We will study the BERC tariff comprehensively keeping consumers interest in mind and take a decision in the next 2-3 days on the rate of electricity before the new rate becomes operational from April 1, 2017," Yadav said.
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