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Ex-Minister K. Krishnankutty blames UDF ‘mismanagement’ for power tariff hike in Keralam

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Ex-Minister K. Krishnankutty blames UDF ‘mismanagement’ for power tariff hike in Keralam
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Former Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty criticized the current UDF government for a power tariff hike, attributing it to mismanagement. He argued that the previous LDF administration had successfully made the state electricity board profitable.

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The debate over utility pricing and fiscal management is a central point of contention in Kerala's regional politics.

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Ex-Minister K. Krishnankutty blames UDF ‘mismanagement’ for power tariff hike in Keralam left K. Krishnankutty https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/yau65z/article71604048.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_6678_16_3_2021_17_42_2_1_53B4VV3F.jpg Krishnankutty says basis for calculating losses needs to be clarified PALAKKAD Former Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty has blamed the United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s alleged mismanagement and lack of planning for the new electricity tariff policy in Keralam, warning that higher rates and surcharges will increase the burden on ordinary consumers. Speaking to reporters in Palakkad, Mr.

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