Will govt reduce increased power tariff in Karnataka? Here's what CM Siddaramaiah has to say
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed concerns over the recent power tariff hike, assuring industries and commercial consumers that the impact on them would be minimal. He stated that while the government understands their issues and concerns, but there will be no immediate reduction in the power tariff.
The Chief Minister acknowledged that consumers have been facing difficulties due to the inclusion of arrears from the past two months in their current power bills. He emphasized that the actual tariff hike will be reflected in the next month's bill, which will be calculated based on monthly consumption.
Siddaramaiah expressed his intention to hold further discussions with BESCOM officials to address the concerns raised by industries and trade groups regarding the electricity tariff increase.
In response to the power tariff hike, the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) has announced a statewide bandh on June 22. The protest aims to express opposition to the increase in electricity prices and highlight the concerns of businesses across the state.
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Mother of Pahalgam attack victim backs operation Sindoor, calls PM's move the 'right decision'
Shivamogga: One of the martyrs of Pahalgam terror attack's mother, Manjunath Rao, Sumathi, welcomed the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate Operation Sindoor with a view to attacking terror network in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Manjunath Rao, realtor from Shivamogga got martyred on April 22 terror attack and has left behind his wife, son, and mother.
Speaking to the media in Shivamogga on May 7, Sumathi said, “We stand with the decision of our PM. If India is considered a family, the PM is the head of the family. He has taken the right decision.”
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