Patna, Sep 22 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, the Union government, on Monday, implemented a major Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform, simplifying the tax structure to just two main slabs -- 5 per cent and 18 per cent.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Monday, appreciated the move as a landmark decision and extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a step that will accelerate the country's economy and ease the lives of ordinary citizens.

"This new system will benefit the people of Bihar and the entire country," Nitish Kumar said in a statement.

"Implementation of the new GST rates will make everyday items cheaper, reducing the financial burden on lower and middle-class families. On behalf of the people of Bihar, I thank Prime Minister Narendr

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