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When water supply is handed over to the private companies, there is a fall in the prices and water becomes affordable to the public.

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The above statement is false.
The government has the responsibility of providing public amenities to everyone. Public facilities are the fundamental necessities every person needs to survive, such as sanitation, healthcare, etc. At one time, many people may benefit simultaneously from public facilities. However, private companies work to earn more and more profit. So when any public facility (in this case, water supply) is handed over to private companies, the prices increase, making it unaffordable for most sections of society.
The correct statement would be When the water supply is handed over to the private companies, and there is no fall in the prices, water becomes affordable to the public.

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