AMRITSAR: The Khalra Mission Organisation (KMS) has launched scathing criticism against the central government's alleged attempts to privatize Punjab's power sector, warning that such moves would have devastating consequences for the state's agricultural community and ordinary consumers.
Farmers and Domestic Users to Bear the Brunt
During a recent press conference, KMS leaders expressed grave concerns about the potential privatization of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). The organization predicts that private companies taking over the power distribution would inevitably lead to significant electricity tariff hikes, disproportionately affecting farmers and domestic users across Amritsar and throughout Punjab.
"The central government is systematically working toward privatizing the entire power sector," stated a KMS representative. "This isn't just speculation—we're witnessing concrete steps being taken in this direction that threaten to undermine the state's control over its power infrastructure."
Historical Context and Current Fears
The organization drew parallels to previous attempts to introduce private players into Punjab's power distribution system, recalling how widespread public opposition had thwarted such initiatives in the past. KMS officials emphasized that history appears to be repeating itself, with renewed efforts to transfer control of the state's power resources to corporate entities.
"When we examine the pattern of decisions and policy directions emerging from the centre, the intention to privatize becomes unmistakably clear," the KMS leadership asserted during their address to media representatives.
Call to Action for Punjab Residents
The Khalra Mission Organisation has issued an urgent appeal to the people of Punjab, particularly those in agricultural communities and residential consumers, to vigilantly monitor the situation and prepare for organized resistance against any privatization attempts.
"The stakes couldn't be higher for Punjab's farming sector and every household that depends on affordable electricity," warned KMS leaders. "We must stand united to protect our rights and prevent the exploitation that inevitably follows when essential services like power distribution fall into private hands."
The organization has vowed to continue its awareness campaign and mobilize public opinion against what they characterize as an anti-people policy decision that could fundamentally alter Punjab's economic landscape and burden its citizens with unsustainable power costs.
