Hyderabad, May 31 -- The opposition parties, especially the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have been strongly opposing the establishment of Telangana Rythu Discom, a new power distribution company by the state government. Their argument has been primaril;y focused on the intent of the state government.

The public hearing conducted by the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) on the application filed by the state government on Friday, May 29, seeking license for the establishment of a new and third discom bore the witness to arguments made by the opposition parties and the ruling Congress.

Especially the BRS contingent went ballistic to oppose the setting up of a new discom.

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