JAMMU, Aug. 24 -- Senior Congress leader and former DDC Suchetgarh, Taranjit Singh Tony, strongly criticised the Omar Abdullah-led government over the 6.83 per cent increase in electricity tariffs, describing the decision as a "cruel betrayal" of people already struggling with inflation, unemployment and rising household expenses.
The revised tariffs, approved by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission, will come into effect from September 1, 2026. Domestic consumers will now pay Rs 2.45 per unit for consumption up to 200 units, Rs 4.20 for 201-400 units and Rs 4.60 beyond 400 units. The average tariff increase across categories has been fixed at 6.83 per cent.
Tony asked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his ministers to "read their e...