Opposition parties in Kashmir protested the recent electricity tariff increase. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a 6.83 percent hike effective September first. The government stated the increase was a necessity and not a broken promise. They clarified the free electricity scheme remains unaffected by the tariff revision. Previous administrations also implemented substantial electricity rate adjustments.

The development has triggered anger across Jammu and Kashmir particularly, against the NC government, as it had promised 200 units of free energy in its election manifesto

Opposition parties in Kashmir protested the recent electricity tariff increase. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a 6.83 percent hike effective September…