Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has drawn attention to the heavy electricity bill burden being faced by people in Goa through a post on the social media platform X. In his message, he directly questioned why Goans are being forced to pay inflated electricity bills, and shared details of an important press conference being streamed live.
What the post said
The core of Kejriwal's post centred on one pointed concern, namely why the cost of electricity for ordinary households in the state keeps climbing. Calling it a serious matter of public interest, he also shared the live link to the press conference so that people could connect directly with the discussion.
Government cornered over smart meters
Following the post, the biggest focus of the conversation became the smart meters being installed across Goa. The most serious complaint from residents was that bills have shot up several times higher after these meters were fitted, leaving ordinary families struggling to pay. Alongside this, a major allegation surfaced over the cost of the project itself.
People are asking how a smart meter project that was initially approved at ₹450 crore ended up costing as much as ₹890 crore. This doubling of the cost is being described as a major scam, with sharp questions over how and to whom the contract was awarded.
A wider line of attack
The debate did not stay limited to power bills. The criticism targeted the BJP government led by Chief Minister Sawant on several other fronts as well. These included the plight of common families squeezed by high GST and debt, worries about village lands being sold off for large township projects, and grievances tied to jobs. Many also voiced frustration over the state's infrastructure and the functioning of various departments.
Public reaction
Kejriwal's post drew a flood of responses, and most of the sentiment ran against the government. Many people expressed deep concern over rising bills and the smart meters and questioned their transparency, while some came forward to back him for raising the issue.
