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Politics
Opposition slams Nagaland government's power tariff hike
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 05:36 AM
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Opposition parties and other groups have condemned the Nagaland government's decision to raise electricity tariffs, calling it a heavy burden on consumers.
The Nagaland state government announced a rise in electricity tariffs earlier this week, prompting sharp criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups. Leaders of the main opposition parties described the hike as unaffordable for ordinary households and warned it could exacerbate economic strain in the state.
Opposition representatives demanded that the government revisit the tariff structure and consider subsidies or phased implementation to cushion low‑income consumers. They also called for greater transparency in the decision‑making process, urging the state electricity board to disclose the cost calculations that led to the increase.
The tariff revision, which is set to take effect from the next billing cycle, is part of a broader effort by the state to address rising power procurement costs. However, critics argue that the timing and magnitude of the hike were not adequately communicated, leaving many residents unprepared for higher bills.
While the government maintains that the adjustment is necessary to ensure the financial health of the power sector, opposition parties have pledged to raise the issue in the legislative assembly and seek a review of the policy.
The debate is expected to intensify in the coming days as consumer groups prepare to voice their concerns through public forums and petitions.
Opposition representatives demanded that the government revisit the tariff structure and consider subsidies or phased implementation to cushion low‑income consumers. They also called for greater transparency in the decision‑making process, urging the state electricity board to disclose the cost calculations that led to the increase.
The tariff revision, which is set to take effect from the next billing cycle, is part of a broader effort by the state to address rising power procurement costs. However, critics argue that the timing and magnitude of the hike were not adequately communicated, leaving many residents unprepared for higher bills.
While the government maintains that the adjustment is necessary to ensure the financial health of the power sector, opposition parties have pledged to raise the issue in the legislative assembly and seek a review of the policy.
The debate is expected to intensify in the coming days as consumer groups prepare to voice their concerns through public forums and petitions.