Srinagar, Nov. 25 -- In a rare but significant example of democratic responsiveness, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to roll back the recent hike in power tariffs following widespread public and political outcry. While policy decisions are often driven by administrative and fiscal considerations, this episode underscores an essential truth: governance cannot ignore the voice of the people. The abrupt tariff increase, which affected households and small businesses alike, sparked immediate discontent across the Union Territory. Citizens expressed their frustration over social media, local forums, and public gatherings, while political leaders amplified the concerns, calling the hike "unjust" and "anti-people." The swift mobiliz...