• Irony at peak: BD who preaches common people to sit under trees to avoid high electricity bills, owns 22 ACs at his govt residence

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    Irony at peak: BD who preaches common people to sit under trees to avoid high electricity bills, owns 22 ACs at his govt residence
    Meanwhile, it has come to light that Daimary, who advised the people to save electricity and go under the trees, is using 22 air conditioners (ACs) at his government residence.

    Digital Desk: The Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Biswajit Daimary, has sparked controversy by suggesting an unconventional solution amid growing concerns over the state's skyrocketing mercury levels and rising power bills.

    Speaker Daimary responded to the public uproar against the BJP-led government's repeated increases in electricity rates by advising people struggling to pay their bills to choose an alternative by sitting under trees rather than turning on fans.

    The Assam government's decision to purchase electricity from private companies and their subsequent decision to increase electricity bills have resulted in huge outragein the state. Daimary recognised the price increases but emphasised that the administration had no control over the situation. He stated that if people were having trouble paying their electricity bills, they ought to stop using electric fans and instead choose the natural shade and comfort that trees provide.


    Meanwhile, it has come to light that Daimary, who advised the people to save electricity and go under the trees, is using 22 air conditioners (ACs) at his government residence.
     
    Daimary, who advised on the increase in electricity bills, is using the cool touch of 22 ACs to beat the scorching heat. This has been revealed in two prominent regional newspapers. It is further reported that every room in his government residence is air-conditioned. In not-so-common circumstances, the speaker has also installed AC at his worship place.

    There is also AC in the rooms of the police and security guards in charge of security at the residence. So, the heat wave has not touched Daimary. Therefore, he cannot feel the pain of the common people.