Party accuses BJP government of betraying public trust by scrapping Half Electricity Bill Scheme; calls decision “anti-people and exploitative.”
Published on: October 12, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
The Chhattisgarh Congress has announced a statewide protest and office lockdown on October 13, condemning the BJP-led state government’s steep increase in electricity tariffs following the discontinuation of the Half Electricity Bill Scheme. The Congress has alleged that the move amounts to “betrayal of public trust” and has imposed heavy financial burdens on millions of low-income households.
According to party leaders, the BJP government’s decision to end the 400-unit limit under the subsidized scheme has resulted in a sharp rise in power bills across the state. The Congress described the tariff hike as “a state-sponsored loot,” claiming that the ruling party’s profit-driven policies have made electricity unaffordable for ordinary citizens.
During the tenure of the previous Congress government, the Half Electricity Bill Scheme provided substantial relief to around 5.4 million domestic consumers, ensuring that nearly every household benefitted from reduced electricity costs. However, since the change in government, the average household bill has reportedly doubled, sparking widespread discontent.
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City Congress Committee President Kulbir Singh Chhabra announced that party workers and citizens will stage a massive demonstration and symbolic office lockdown at the Kailash Nagar electricity office in Rajnandgaon on Monday, October 13, at 11:30 a.m. The protest will highlight the growing burden of electricity bills and demand immediate rollback of the recent tariff hike.
State Congress President Deepak Baij has directed all district units to actively participate in the campaign, terming the government’s decision “an attack on the poor.” He stated that despite Chhattisgarh being rich in coal, water, and land resources, its own people are being forced to buy electricity at inflated prices.
City Congress General Secretary Amit Chandravanshi has appealed to the public to join the protest, calling it a “fight for justice and people’s rights.” He emphasized that the Congress will continue to raise its voice against policies that prioritize profits over welfare.
The protest is expected to draw significant participation from party members and local residents frustrated by the recent rise in power costs.
