Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- The Khordha district unit of the Congress staged a protest on Tuesday, accusing Tata Power of exploiting electricity consumers. Raising slogans against the power utility, Congress workers alleged that consumers were being harassed through unfair practices.

Under the banner of the District Youth Congress, a massive rally was taken out from Khordha's New Bus Stand. The procession marched through key areas of the town before reaching the TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) office. Party members gathered outside the office and held a demonstration highlighting their grievances.

"They are forcing poor consumers to pay advance security deposits, in the name of Smart meter, they are committing corruption. If...