TTV Dhinakaran Slams Tamil Nadu Government Over High-Price Power Purchase
13 Oct 2026Updated 1 hr ago1 source
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AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran has criticized the Tamil Nadu government over reports of purchasing electricity from the open market at high rates of up to Rs 37 per unit. Dhinakaran questioned the necessity of these emergency short-term purchases to manage the October power deficit and urged the administration to focus on boosting domestic power generation to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
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What happened
AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran criticized the Tamil Nadu government's decision to purchase electricity from the open market at rates of up to Rs 35 to Rs 37 per unit. The emergency procurement was reportedly initiated to manage power shortages in October.
Why it matters
The high cost of emergency power purchases places a heavy financial burden on the state's exchequer. This has sparked political debate, with opposition leaders questioning the government's long-term energy planning and reliance on expensive short-term tenders.
What we know
- TANGEDCO reportedly entered into an agreement to purchase electricity at up to Rs 37 per unit.
- The emergency purchase is aimed at addressing the power deficit in October.
- Inadequate supply from central power stations due to maintenance work contributed to the increased demand.
What we don't know
- The exact volume of electricity being purchased under this high-rate agreement.
- The reason behind the source text's erroneous references to TVK leader Vijay as the Chief Minister.
What's next
The Tamil Nadu government or the state energy department is expected to issue a clarification regarding the high-priced electricity procurement.
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