Karnataka| Banglore | In a shocking turn of events, the Congress party in Karnataka has reneged on its promise of providing free electricity to the people. Despite campaigning on the platform of affordable electricity, the state government has recently increased the electricity prices by Rs 2.89 per unit for consumers falling within the more than 200 units slab. This sudden price hike not only breaks the trust of the citizens who voted for the Congress, but it also raises serious concerns about the party’s commitment to fulfilling its electoral promises.
The Congress party’s promise of free electricity was a key electoral pledge that resonated with the people of Karnataka. However, the recent price hike has completely contradicted this assurance, leaving the citizens feeling deceived and betrayed. By imposing an additional cost of Rs 2.89 per unit for consumers in the higher slab, the burden of increased electricity bills will directly affect the already struggling middle-class and lower-income households.
Cheating the voters: The abrupt price hike in electricity rates is nothing short of cheating the citizens who placed their trust in the Congress party. It not only undermines the party’s credibility but also raises questions about the sincerity of their intentions. The people of Karnataka voted for the Congress with the expectation of relief from soaring electricity bills, but instead, they are now being burdened with an additional financial strain.
The increase in electricity prices will hit the most vulnerable sections of society the hardest. Low-income families and those already struggling to make ends meet will now face an additional financial burden. This price hike threatens their ability to meet basic needs and could potentially push them further into poverty. It is disheartening to witness a party that claimed to champion the cause of the underprivileged resort to such actions that directly harm the very people they promised to protect.