Srinagar, Nov. 22 -- Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited's proposal to impose a 20 percent surcharge on electricity consumption during peak hours has drawn sharp criticism from various political parties, including the ruling National Conference (NC).

In his post on X, NC MLA Tanvir Sadiq said that power is a necessity, not a luxury and asserted that the administration will not allow the people of Jammu and Kashmir to be burdened by such a measure.

The remark came as the KPDCL has proposed to impose a 20 percent % surcharge during peak hours. The proposal has attracted sharp criticism from multiple political parties, including Apni Party, Peoples Conference's and Peoples Democratic Party.

In a post on X, PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehm...