KRRS to protest on Thursday against power distribution licence sought by Tata Power (opens original article in a new tab)

KRRS plans protests on June 18 to oppose Tata Power's application for a power distribution licence in Karnataka, arguing it would harm public utilities and welfare schemes.

• KRRS announced state-wide demonstrations on June 18 to pressure KERC to reject Tata Power's power distribution licence application in 19 districts.
• KRRS leader Badagalapura Nagendra alleged Tata Power damaged power distribution in Odisha and claimed privatisation would harm rural electrification and welfare schemes.
• KRRS urged public to submit objections to KERC by June 23 and participate in protests at district and taluk headquarters.
• KRRS claims Tata Power seeks to benefit from public infrastructure investments in Karnataka's 124-year-old power sector.