Govt exploiting public with power tariff hikes

Tadepalli, April 17: MLC Monditoka Arun Kumar has strongly criticized the Chandrababu Naidu-led government for imposing excessive burdens on the public through unjustified electricity tariff hikes. The current regime has introduced new forms of exploitation under the guise of "true-up charges," "adjustment charges," and FPPCA (Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment) every month, significantly increasing electricity costs. 

The government has raised tariffs by 40 paise per unit, resulting in an additional collection of Rs. 4,000 crore from consumers. During the former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s tenure, no such financial burdens were imposed on the public. But the Naidu administration is causing distress through exorbitant electricity bills despite low consumption, likening their approach to oppressive tactics. He reiterated that YSRCP will continue to fight against these unjust charges to protect the interests of the people.