People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leaders and workers protested in Srinagar on Saturday (28 March). He expressed deep concern over the increasing financial burden on the public due to rising taxes and utility charges.
According to the information, the protesting party members gathered in different parts of the city. They raised slogans against the administration and carried placards to highlight public grievances. He alleged that at a time when people’s income is limited. They are being burdened with heavy burden of electricity bills, water charges and municipal taxes.
Consumers are getting increased electricity bills – Khurshid Alam
PDP General Secretary Mohammad Khurshid Alam said that by the end of the month of March, it has become a ‘difficult period’ for the people of Kashmir. He cited the increasing economic pressure on households. He said that consumers are getting increased electricity bills, while charges are also being levied for water supply. He also added that many government employees have not yet received their salaries.
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People expressed disappointment over closure of electricity waiver scheme
The protesters expressed disappointment over the closure of the power amnesty scheme. He said that people were hopeful that this scheme would be taken forward to reduce their burden. Alleging that additional electricity charges are being imposed, he also claimed that the Public Health Engineering Department is demanding payment of outstanding water bills accumulated for many years.
He said that people are not refusing to pay, but considering their limited financial capacity, they need some relief and time. He further said that the news of power cuts has further increased the problems of the public. PDP said that the purpose of this protest was to draw the attention of the administration towards the issues, which the party termed as the administration’s indifference towards the increasing difficulties of the people and their legitimate concerns. Senior party leaders also joined the protest and supported the issues raised by the residents.
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