If CPDL Fails to Bring Reforms, the Congress will not Hesitate to Launch Major Agitation on the Streets: H S Lucky

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Chandigarh, Mar.31, 2026:-The Chandigarh Pradesh Congress Committee has launched a strong attack on the functioning of the electricity distribution company CPDL, warning it to immediately improve its operations. The party has clearly stated that if the company fails to bring reforms, the Congress will not hesitate to launch a major agitation on the streets.

The President of the Chandigarh Pradesh Congress Committee, H.S. Lucky, in a statement issued today, said that ever since CPDL has taken over the responsibility of electricity distribution in Chandigarh, problems for the common people have continuously increased. He alleged that the company, without considering public interest, has shifted the billing system to a monthly basis, whereas earlier bills were issued every two months. This has imposed an unnecessary financial burden on consumers and has directly benefited the company through advance payments.

Lucky further stated that there have been instances where electricity bills were issued twice within the same month, reflecting the company's disorganized and anti-consumer approach. He also alleged that the company is exploiting its employees. Several workers have lodged complaints with the Congress party, highlighting serious violations of service rules and disregard for regulations set by the administration.

He added that in recent days, several parts of the city experienced prolonged power outages, but the company failed to take timely and effective action, causing significant inconvenience to the public.

Lucky recalled that the Congress party had earlier opposed the privatization of the electricity department and had staged a continuous 10-day protest outside Nehru Park. At that time too, the party had warned that a private company was being given a backdoor entry with the support of the BJP, the consequences of which the citizens would have to bear in the future.

He further said that the recent decision to increase electricity tariffs by 2% annually, amounting to a total increase of 11% over five years, will impose an additional burden of inflation on the common people.

Lucky informed that a few days ago, a delegation of CPDL officials and spokespersons had met him at his residence, where he clearly raised all major concerns related to consumers and employees and strongly advised the company to improve its functioning.

Issuing a fresh warning today, Lucky stated that if the company does not take corrective measures immediately, the Congress party will demand strict action from the administration and will be compelled to launch a large-scale public agitation.

He concluded by stating that CPDL must move beyond a profit-driven approach and prioritize public welfare, ensuring relief to consumers and fair treatment of its employees.