The CPI(M) has criticised the NDA government for its “misleading propaganda” on power tariffs. Mr. Babu Rao said for the period between 2019 and 2024, power distribution companies had proposed to the APERC an additional ₹12,771 crore as true-up charges. While the government claimed it would bear this burden, the CPI(M) leader alleged that consumers continue to be affected through other charges. Mr. Babu Rao alleged that over the past 18 months, the government had imposed electricity-related burden amounting to nearly ₹24,000 crore in various forms. He demanded the immediate withdrawal of adjustment charges, suspension of prepaid smart meters, rollback of enhanced electricity duty, and a probe into alleged irregular power purchase agreements.

Source: The Hindu January 02, 2026 13:18 UTC