DH NEWS SERVICE
JAMMU, may 23
Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta has come down heavily on the National Conference (NC)-led Government for its failure to ensure uninterrupted power supply in Jammu & Kashmir, especially at a time when the region is reeling under intense heatwave conditions.
Reacting strongly after meeting multiple deputations from various localities, the BJP stalwart expressed grave concern over the deteriorating power situation across the Union Territory. “Despite residents paying hefty power bills regularly, the NC Government and its Power Development Department have failed miserably in providing basic amenities like electricity and water,” he said.
The senior BJP leader highlighted that frequent power cuts — caused primarily by transformer failures and overloading — have made the lives of common people miserable. Urban areas are enduring up to four hours of load-shedding daily, while rural areas suffer through six to eight hours of power outages, he pointed out.
“The failure of the power department to maintain infrastructure during peak summer months shows sheer negligence and lack of planning. Transformer breakdowns have become a routine affair. What is even more distressing is that the irregular power supply is directly affecting water distribution as well, compounding the public’s hardships,” he added.
Kavinder criticized the NC Government for levying high electricity charges without fulfilling its responsibility of ensuring continuous supply.
“It is unacceptable that people who pay their dues on time are forced to suffer in this manner. The Government must answer for this mismanagement,” he said.
The former Deputy Chief Minister asked the administration to immediately ramp up efforts to replace faulty transformers, upgrade infrastructure, and deploy additional resources to restore reliable power and water supply. He also called upon the Lt. Governor and the concerned authorities to take serious note of the issue and direct immediate action to bring relief to the people.
“The NC Government has failed to live up to the expectations of the people. Unscheduled and prolonged power cuts during a heatwave show their insensitivity towards public suffering. BJP stands firmly with the people of J&K and will continue to raise their voice against such administrative failures,” he added.
