Weavers in Rabkavi-Banhatti are protesting against HESCOM's decision to hike electricity tariffs. Despite a free electricity scheme launched in November 2023, the KERC has introduced an additional charge of 70 paise per unit and 15 rupees per HP. The Weavers' Service Association, led by Shivalinga Tiraki, submitted a memorandum at Mahalingapur HESCOM office, warning of large-scale street protests if the price hike is not rolled back immediately. https://publicnext.com/news/district/bagalkot/government/kn/rabkavi-banahatti-weavers-shocked-by-power-tariff-hike-call-for-street-protest-1261069 #creator program