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Former MP slams government’s move to privatise power sector
The Hindu | 30/09/2022 09:09 PM | Click to read full article
Terming the tender that paves the pathway for privatization of the Electricity Department as an ill-advised and unjustified move, Mr. Ramadass said the development reflects the obdurate attitude of the Central government.
“Proceeding further in the direction of privatization may only invite legal litigations and public furor,” he said. According to Mr. Ramadass, a private player is not even an imperfect substitute for a strong department.