Sharmila Slams Proposed Rs 15,700 Crore Power Tariff Hike in Andhra Pradesh

APCC president Y S Sharmila criticized the TDP-led NDA government for planning a nearly Rs 15,700 crore increase in power tariffs. Despite CM Naidu’s assurances that electricity charges would remain unchanged, Sharmila claims the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has prepared for the additional financial burden on consumers.

APCC president Y S Sharmila on Thursday accused the TDP-led NDA government of planning to impose a financial burden of nearly Rs 15,700 crore on consumers through a proposed power tariff hike.

She criticized Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for his contradictory assurances that electricity charges would not increase, despite the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) progressing with plans for an additional burden.

According to Sharmila, a public notice has been issued to gather feedback on the tariff hike proposal. She condemned the move, urging the chief minister to ensure that the proposed increase is absorbed by the government, maintaining that the repeated imposition of steep charges is unacceptable.

(With inputs from agencies.)