AGARTALA, Oct 1 (TIWN): “Stop looting People with Electricity charges when the state is considered power-surplus”, Congress on Sunday slammed BJP led State Govt over excessive electricity bills imposed on the common men amid the state has power surplus and alleged corruption caused losses to the Dept. Addressing a press meet Congress State President Asish Saha said, “In comparison to other states Tripura’s electricity charges are too high. When other states have decreased the tariff for electricity, to give relief to the people, here the Govt is doing just the opposite. This is a gift to the people of Tripura ahead of Durga puja. We condemn the move of the Govt to raise electricity changes that are affecting the consumers directly”.

“Today this Govt is forcing the people to pay too high bills, the service is just worst! Even after being power surplus, how can the Power Dept undergo losses, and now due to the losses, the common men are burdened with high electricity bills? It proves massive scams took place in the last 5.6 years under the BJP Govt. A proper investigation should be conducted”, said Asish Saha.

Congress also raised questions over the increased property of the Ministers and leaders.