Archive · 13 Nov 2025
CPM Accuses Coalition Govt of Rs. 12,771 Crore Power Tariff Burden
Imagine your parents promised to lower your allowance but then added extra chores that cost you money anyway.
That's what a political party called CPM is saying the government is doing with electricity bills.
They say the government is planning to charge people an extra $12,771 crore (a lot of money!)
for electricity, even though they promised to make bills cheaper.
The CPM says the government has already added many extra charges before, and this new charge is like adding more weight when people are already struggling.
They are planning to have a meeting to talk about it, but the CPM thinks the meeting is just a show.
They are warning that if the government doesn't stop these charges, people will get very angry and protest.
CPM alleges the coalition government is preparing to impose an additional Rs. 12,771 crore in power adjustment charges on consumers.
The party claims this move contradicts the government's promise to reduce the electricity burden.
CPM states that previous 'true-up' and 'adjustment' charges totaling Rs. 18,243 crore have already been imposed in the last 17 months.
A public hearing on the new Rs. 12,771 crore proposal is scheduled for November 18, despite objections from consumer groups and political parties.
CPM warns of statewide agitation if the government does not withdraw the proposed charges and cancel earlier burdens.
- Who
- CPM (Communist Party of India (Marxist))
- What
- Accusing the coalition government of imposing an additional Rs. 12,771 crore in power adjustment charges on consumers, despite promises of reduced electricity burden.
- When
- Upcoming public hearing on November 18 for the new proposal; allegations cover the past 17 months and previous fiscal years.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Governorpet localities and statewide implications in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- CPM alleges the government is deceiving the public by increasing electricity costs, which they claim are already high due to previous 'true-up' and 'adjustment' charges, leading to economic hardship for consumers, businesses, and industries.
- Accusing Party
- CPM
- Government
- Coalition Government
- Alleged Power Tariff Burden
- Rs. 12,771 crore
- Previous 'True-up' and 'Adjustment' Charges (FY 2022-23 & 2023-24)
- Rs. 18,243 crore
- Public Hearing Date
- November 18
- CPM State Secretariat Member
- Ch Baburao