The Goa Forward Party (GFP) has formally opposed the proposed power tariff hike in the state by submitting a memorandum to the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC). In its representation, the party demanded that the hike be put on hold, citing the adverse impact it would have on the common man and the broader economy.
GFP General Secretary Durgadas Kamat stated that the proposed increase would place a heavy financial burden on middle-class households, particularly those consuming between 250 to 750 units per month. He added that the hike would also negatively affect the industrial and agricultural sectors, with potential consequences for economic stability and food security.
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“The government must act in the interest of the people, not add to their woes. A hike like this, especially during a time of economic uncertainty, is unacceptable,” Kamat said.
The GFP has urged the JERC to conduct wider public consultations and explore alternative solutions that do not pass the financial strain onto ordinary citizens and critical sectors.
