Congress concerned over un- scheduled power cuts in Jammu

Jammu, Jun 13: Congress has taken strong exception to the power and water situation in Jammu region, during the worst heat wave.

The party also criticised the statement of Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar regarding power situation in J&K. In a statement Congress has expressed grave concern over the frequent unscheduled power cuts in this scorching heat causing lot of hardships to the people especially elderly and ailing persons and children .

The frequent power cuts and low voltage has severally affected the water supply in Urban and rural areas of most parts of Jammu province.

Party has said that people opposed installation of smart meters but were forcibly installed on the assurance of 24 hours uninterrupted power supply, however the experience of the the people has proved worst. People of the region are paying from their nose the hefty bills of smart meters but in return facing the same situation during difficult period of heat wave, the statement said.

“The government befooled and lied to the power consumers and did not fulfill it's promise causing great resentment amongst people, with no solution to their plight,” JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma said.

He said the the statement of Union Power Minister yesterday has added salt to the wounds of suffering people.Sharma alleged that the minister misled the people by making false claims regarding power situation in J&K UT. Minister should order enquiry into the false information provided to him , as people are surprised over the ignorance of BJP Minister despite his party's huge mandate from the region.