CPI(M) opposes Rs 7,635 cr 'true-up' burden on power consumers

Hyderabad, Oct 7 (UNI) The CPI(M) Telangana State Committee on Wednesday demanded immediate withdrawal of the proposed Rs 7,635 crore 'true-up' charges and electricity tariff hikes, warning that the move would burden common people and the middle class. In a statement, CPI(M) State Secretary John Wesley said the proposed hike of 30 paise per unit from November and 50 paise from December would further strain consumers already facing rising prices. He alleged that the government was shifting the burden of inefficient power utility management onto the public despite large outstanding dues, including over Rs 29,000 crore owed by the Irrigation…