<h1>Congress announces statewide protest rallies against electricity tariff hikes and deteriorating law and order conditions</h1> The state Congress committee announced protest rallies across all district headquarters against the ruling party's policies. The opposition party president criticized the government for increasing electricity tariffs through smart meter installations and additional charges for piped gas usage, claiming these burden citizens already struggling with rising prices. The party also alleged deteriorating law and order, citing threats and attacks against opposition legislators in their constituencies. The Congress leader questioned the Chief Minister's claims about maintaining law and order, criticizing law enforcement agencies for failing to act against troublemakers. The protests aim to send a strong message against what the party terms anti-people policies and worsening security conditions in the northeastern state.