June 27th 2023.
The Congress Party in Delhi held a protest on Tuesday to express their dissatisfaction with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over the increase in power tariffs in the capital city. The hike of up to Rs 265 in monthly bills is due to the power purchase adjustment cost (PPAC) imposed by the distribution companies and approved by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission.
At the demonstration outside the AAP office, leaders and workers of the Congress party accused the city government of not keeping their promise of free electricity for consumers. Minister Atishi clarified that those with usage up to 200 units, who currently receive zero bills, will not be affected by the tariff hike. However, those who are not eligible for a subsidy will have to pay a 8 percent more on their monthly bills.
Atishi further alleged that the hike is a result of the Centre's mismanagement. She said that electricity is getting costlier in the city due to the Centre's use of imported coal which is ten times more expensive than domestic coal, despite the availability of coal in the country.
Meanwhile, the BJP has lashed out at the Arvind Kejriwal led AAP government in Delhi for allowing the discoms to increase the PPAC surcharge. BJP leaders say that the government is not taking any steps to reduce the burden on the people of Delhi. The Congress party is determined to fight the hike and continue to voice their discontent against the AAP government's handling of power tariffs.
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