The decision comes in response to escalating tensions, with the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) leading demonstrations demanding various reforms, including fair electricity pricing, subsidised wheat flour, and an end to elite privileges.
As temperatures soar, the state witness a surge in air conditioner usage, with consumers often adding extra units without informing the electricity department of their increased power needs.
Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has announced a transformative initiative to overhaul the state's electricity metering system by shifting from postpaid to smart meters.
According to sources, the government proposed a 50 per cent decrease in electricity rates per unit, a proposal promptly dismissed by the Kashmir action committee. They assert that consumers should be charged based on the production cost of hydropower in PoJK.
The decision was taken on the call of Awami Action Committee (AAC) as the protests against the high electricity bills and taxes entered the third day on Sunday.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is out on interim bail till June 2, launched a strong attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and said he was sent to jail because he built schools for children in Delhi, facilitated proper medical care for people and provided uninterrupted and free
"Electricity is being supplied to our people at high rates. It would be their mistake if they [Centre] think that we will remain silent on this injustice," CM Gandapur warned.
Amid the political crisis in Haryana after three Independent MLAs sided with the Congress, State Electricity Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala downplayed the situation, saying that political leaders usually change parties during elections.
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"The talent of Jharkhand is wasted because of lawlessness, corruption, and the absence of basic infrastructure like electricity and roads," said Sitharaman.
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