Archive · 5 Aug 2025
CPM Alleges Massive Electricity Burden, Plans Protests
The CPM party in Andhra Pradesh is very worried about rising electricity costs.
They say the government is planning to add a huge new charge of over 12,000 crore rupees, potentially leading to a massive total cost.
They're going around talking to people, explaining that they think the government is breaking promises and making electricity too expensive.
They are also against smart meters.
The CPM is urging people to protest the rising costs and the installation of smart meters.
CPM alleges a Rs 12,717 crore electricity burden is coming for the public.
The CPM says the total electricity burden under the current government could reach Rs 30,000 crore in a year.
CPM leaders campaigned door-to-door against electricity fares and smart meters in Vijayawada.
The CPM criticizes the government for potentially imposing high charges, including 'true-up charges' and other adjustments.
Statewide protests are planned at electricity offices on August 5 against price hikes and smart meters.
- Who
- CPM State Committee member Ch Baburao, CPM leaders and activists.
- What
- CPM alleges a large electricity burden and protests against smart meters.
- When
- Announced August 5 protests.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To protest electricity price hikes and smart meters.
CPM
Government
Financial Burden
CPM
Government is imposing high electricity burdens.
Government
The article does not mention government's view.
Smart Meters
CPM
Installation of smart meters is a problem.
Government
The article does not offer any viewpoints from an opposing side.
- Alleged New Burden
- Rs 12,717 crore
- Potential Yearly Burden
- Rs 30,000 crore
- Protest Date
- August 5
- Protest Focus
- Electricity price hikes, smart meters
- Smart Meter Critic
- CPM
