The Congress party alleges that the government's policies have created an environment where telecom companies feel empowered to collectively increase tariffs, leading to anti-consumer practices.
They argue that the Centre should have mechanisms in place to prevent collusion among telecom firms, ensuring fair competition and protection of consumer interests.
Congress asserts that such coordinated tariff hikes diminish the choices available to consumers and may lead to increased financial burden on the public, particularly during challenging economic times.
They also criticize the government for not taking proactive measures to regulate and monitor the telecom sector effectively, allowing for such simultaneous hikes to occur.
The opposition party calls for increased transparency and accountability in the telecom industry to safeguard consumer rights.
