BRS Slams Congress Over “Prepaid Power Meter” Conspiracy
A major political storm has erupted in Telangana over electricity administration. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has launched a direct offensive against the ruling Congress government regarding power supply policies.
This controversy centers around the alleged plan to introduce prepaid smart meters. Opposition leaders claim this move will harm domestic consumers and farming communities alike.
Addressing a party gathering in Hyderabad, a prominent opposition leader voiced serious concerns. He stated that the government plans to install these meters across both urban and rural areas.
According to the opposition, this strategy is a hidden effort to phase out the existing free power scheme for farmers. They believe it marks the beginning of corporate control over public utilities.
The opposition reminded the public of past resistance to similar policies. They noted that the previous administration firmly rejected central pressure to implement smart meters.
Even when major financial loans were tied to these conditions, the former government chose to protect agricultural benefits. Now, they claim the current rulers are rushing the process.
Under the proposed system, citizens would have to pay for electricity in advance. The opposition compared this to prepaid mobile connections, warning that poor families will suffer heavily.
They argue that vulnerable sectors cannot afford advance payments for basic necessities like light and water. This shift could lead to frequent power cuts for low-income households.
In response, the opposition has urged citizens to actively resist the installation of these devices. They are planning large-scale ground campaigns to highlight the issue ahead of local body polls.
They believe public anger is rising against these sudden changes. The political battle over energy management is expected to intensify across the state.
