BJP Protests Surge in Delhi's Power Prices, Accuses AAP of Misleading Public

BJP leaders and workers protested in Delhi against rising electricity bills and power purchase adjustment charges (PPAC). They accused the AAP government of misleading Delhiites and demanded the hike be withdrawn. AAP responded by claiming it provides the cheapest and free electricity in the country.

BJP leaders and workers on Monday held protests outside power discom offices across Delhi, decrying 'rising' electricity bills and demanding a rollback of the hike in power purchase adjustment charges (PPAC).

The ruling AAP retorted, accusing BJP of 'misleading Delhiites by spreading rumours' regarding electricity price hikes through PPAC.

'The BJP should stop these theatrics and focus on constructive politics,' the party stated.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva highlighted that electricity consumers are struggling with the increased PPAC.

PPAC, a surcharge covering power purchase cost fluctuations, saw an increase between 6.75% and 8.75% this year.

Sachdeva, protesting in Karkardooma, said, 'The Delhi government is looting consumers under PPAC and pension surcharges. PPAC is illegal and should be withdrawn immediately.' He vowed continued protests until the hike is rescinded.

AAP claimed that BJP-ruled states have more expensive electricity and prolonged power cuts, while the Delhi government provides 24x7 free electricity and the 'cheapest electricity rate' in the country.

BJP MPs, MLAs, and senior leaders took part in city-wide protests.

North East Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari alleged that Delhi consumers pay more in surcharges than the actual bills.

At a protest in Vijay Nagar, he claimed AAP only pretends to provide free electricity, but bills are at their highest in Delhi.

South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri alleged that Kejriwal promised to audit power company accounts but is instead 'looting' Delhiites.

Several other BJP leaders also participated in the protests.

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission stated the current PPAC will remain unchanged, though discoms can increase PPAC up to 10%, as permitted by the 2003 Electricity Act.