"Leads to administrative raiding": Otabek Bakirov commented on the dismantling of electric charging stations in Tashkent.

Economist Otabek Bakirov commented on the widespread destruction of electric charging stations in the capital, describing it as a "targeted campaign" with elements of "administrative raiding."

Bakirov pointed out that the Ministry of Energy officially stated there were no orders to disconnect charging stations from the grid; however, subordinate organizations, such as district energy networks (RES), continue to disconnect stations that have no outstanding electricity debts. This, he argues, raises doubts about the true motives behind the dismantling.

He also highlighted the involvement of the Cadastral Agency, which is the initiator of the demolitions, and the coordinated actions of other government bodies.

The economist emphasized that this level of activity appears organized and aimed at achieving specific goals.

If the reason for the dismantling is the placement of stations on leased plots, then similar actions should also apply to ATMs or information kiosks under comparable conditions. However, complaints are exclusively directed at charging stations, which, in Bakirov's view, indicates double standards.

“It feels like there was a command from above to ‘go for it’,” he stated, noting the lack of an official response from the responsible authorities despite media coverage of the issue.

Bakirov expressed concerns that the freed-up lucrative locations could be handed over to new players, which might strengthen the monopoly in the market. He also stressed that such actions leave small and medium-sized businesses, a crucial part of the country's economy, unprotected against organized campaigns.