KTR Criticizes Congress Over Prepaid Meter Plans in Telangana
KTR slams Congress over prepaid meters, alleges privatization plot
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KT Rama Rao (KTR), Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), condemned the Congress government's move to implement prepaid electricity meters in Telangana, alleging it is a strategy to eliminate free electricity for farmers and privatize the power sector. He called for public resistance against these changes, warning of potential voter backlash in future elections.
- 01KTR accused the Congress government of conspiring to end free electricity for farmers by installing prepaid meters on agricultural motors.
- 02He stated that the state cabinet had decided to replace all existing electricity meters with prepaid meters within three months.
- 03KTR highlighted that the introduction of prepaid meters is akin to privatizing the power sector under the guise of modernization.
- 04He reminded voters that the BRS had previously warned about the risks of losing free electricity if Congress was elected.
- 05Public dissatisfaction with the Congress government is reportedly growing, with KTR predicting a strong electoral response.
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KT Rama Rao (KTR), the Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has vocally opposed the Congress government's recent decision to introduce prepaid electricity meters in Telangana, claiming it is a tactic to abolish free electricity for farmers. KTR asserted that the Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, is conspiring to privatize the power sector by replacing existing household meters with prepaid ones, which he likened to a mobile recharge system. He urged the public to resist this change, warning that it would lead to the end of free electricity. KTR also criticized the Congress for ignoring widespread public opposition to prepaid meters, noting that the previous BRS government had resisted similar pressures from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasized that the introduction of these meters is expected to occur within the next three months, further asserting that public anger towards Congress is rising due to its failure to deliver on promises and allegations of corruption. KTR believes this growing dissatisfaction will manifest in future elections.
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The shift to prepaid meters could significantly affect farmers' electricity costs and access to free power, leading to increased financial burdens.
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