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Kangana Ranaut’s ₹1 Lakh Electricity Bill Dispute Draws Official Rebuttal and Political Clashes

Himachal Pradesh power board confirms billing accuracy and highlights delayed payments, while Congress dismisses BJP MP's claims as publicity-seeking.

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The 2024 Lok Sabha Polls marked Kangana's first election as a politician. She defeated her rival, Congress' Vikramaditya Singh, to win the seat in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut. (PTI)
Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut had recently attended a political event in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, where she spoke about the electricity bill. (HT File)

Overview

  • Kangana Ranaut alleged receiving a ₹1 lakh electricity bill for her unoccupied Manali home, calling it evidence of mismanagement by the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government.
  • The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) clarified that the bill of ₹90,384 includes overdue payments and normal consumption for January and February 2025.
  • HPSEBL also revealed that Kangana has a history of delayed payments, with earlier dues for October to December 2024 cleared only in January 2025.
  • Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dismissed Kangana's remarks, stating he does not take her statements seriously.
  • Congress leaders criticized Kangana's claims as baseless and aimed at generating media attention, urging her to address billing concerns through official channels.