Edappadi Palaniswami criticises TVK-led Tamil Nadu government over electricity purchase at high rate
The former Chief Minister criticised Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay over the purchase, which, he said is the highest rate with regard to electricity purchase from private players by the State.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami expressed strong criticism on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) against the Tamil Nadu government, led by TVK, regarding the purchase of electricity at an unusually high rate of ₹37 per unit. Palaniswami alleged that the government was attempting to favor private players. Referring to reports, he pointed out that the Andhra Pradesh government had recently signed an agreement to purchase electricity at a much lower rate of ₹16-20 per unit on September 9.
Palaniswami argued that no other state had agreed to such high prices. He specifically criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over the decision, deeming it the highest rate for electricity procurement from private players by any state. Palaniswami further urged the cancellation of the agreement in question.
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