Choose Kejriwal to prevent power tariff hikes: Minister

In a press conference on Friday, Atishi, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of plotting to increase electricity rates in the Capital through its Lieutenant Governor.

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Atishi's remarks come amid rising concerns about electricity pricing and availability in BJP-ruled states, particularly Uttar Pradesh, where recent reports indicate significant hikes in connection fees.

“The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wants to increase the electricity prices in Delhi,” Atishi stated emphatically, drawing comparisons between the current situation in Delhi and the troubling electricity scenario in Uttar Pradesh. She highlighted that in Uttar Pradesh, the cost of a new 1 kilowatt (kW) connection has skyrocketed by 250 per cent, increasing from Rs 1,200 to Rs 3,000. Similarly, the cost for a 5 kW connection has risen by 118 per cent, from Rs 7,967 to Rs 17,365.