Kangana misled on bill, she's defaulter: Himachal electricity board

IANS April 10, 2025 260 views

Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy by claiming an exorbitant electricity bill from Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board. The board responded by clarifying that the bill covers two months and includes a previous unpaid amount. They highlighted that her residence's power connection is significantly higher than a standard household. Ranaut criticized the state government, calling its officials "wolves" during a public gathering in Mandi.

"They are like wolves and we need to rescue the state from their claws" - Kangana Ranaut
Kangana misled on bill, she's defaulter: Himachal electricity board
Shimla, April 9: A day after Bollywood actress-turned-first timer Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut claimed that Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd had handed her a monthly bill of Rs one lakh for her Manali residence, the electricity board on Wednesday said her claim was not wrong and she was a defaulter in clearing dues.

Key Points

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Electricity board claims bill is Rs 90,384 for two months

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Connected load is 1,500% more than normal household

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Previous unpaid bill of Rs 32,287 included in total

The electricity board said the bill was for two months and the amount was Rs 90,384.

The board claimed that Ranaut did not pay her bills regularly, and the connected load at her residence is 94.82 kW, which is 1,500 per cent more than the normal household.

In the clarification, the board said that it was wrong and misleading on the part of Kangana Ranaut to claim that the bill was for one month.

"In the bill issued to Ranaut on March 22, the previous unpaid bill of Rs 32,287 has also been included. The total bill for two months amounts to Rs 90,384," said a board's spokesperson.

Addressing a public gathering in Mandi on Tuesday, Kangana Ranaut claimed that she had received a Rs one lakh electricity bill for her Manali residence, where she doesn't even stay.

"They have increased bus fare, agencies conduct a probe on 'samosa', and we hear and read all this and feel embarrassed. I would say they are like wolves and we need to rescue the state from their claws," the BJP MP from Mandi said, taking a potshot at the Sukhvinder Sukhu-led Congress government.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Wow, 94.82 kW load? That's insane for a residence! She must be running a mini factory there. The board seems to have valid points here. 🤔
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Priya M.
Why is she making such a big deal when she clearly has unpaid bills? Celebs think they can get away with anything. Pay your dues like everyone else!
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Ankit S.
While I agree she should pay her bills, comparing the government to wolves seems a bit much. Politicians should maintain decorum in public statements.
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Sunita R.
I live in Manali and my monthly bill is around ₹1200. ₹90k for two months is crazy! What exactly is she running there? A film set? 😅
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Vikram J.
The electricity board should make their billing more transparent to avoid such confusion. Both parties could have handled this better.
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Meena P.
As a public figure, she should verify facts before making statements. This just creates unnecessary drama. Focus on real issues please!

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