YSRCP left DISCOMs with ₹1.29 lakh crore ‘legacy losses’, says Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has blamed the previous YSRCP government for creating a massive financial crisis within the state's power distribution companies. He claims the current coalition government is successfully implementing reforms to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
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This reflects the ongoing political discourse regarding energy policy and fiscal management in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) that the department gave top priority to address the issue of the power utilities’ “legacy losses” amounting to ₹1,29,503 crore, and held the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government responsible for the financial crisis in which the DISCOMs were mired.
The article focuses heavily on the current minister's critique of the previous administration, reflecting a specific political narrative.
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