Ujyalo Nepal Party Continues Signature Campaign Against Electricity VAT

Summary

Ujyalo Nepal Party continued its signature campaign at Maitighar Mandala, demanding the तत्काल removal of VAT on electricity tariffs and stronger action to recover dues from dedicated and trunk line users. The party said the campaign will be expanded nationwide to pressure the government.

Key Points
  • Ujyalo Nepal Party is running a signature campaign to oppose VAT on electricity tariffs and demand recovery of outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk line users.
  • The campaign continued at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu and is set to expand nationwide.
  • Party secretariat member Rajendra Awasthi said VAT on electricity unfairly adds financial burden on the public despite Nepal’s hydropower potential.
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