NC concerned over deteriorating power situation

Srinagar, Apr 24: National Conference on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the dwindling power scenario in Srinagar, saying the power outages have taken a turn for the worse.

In a joint statement released from the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar eight In Charge Constituencies of district Srinagar Ali Muhammad Sagar, Mubarak Gul, Shameema Firdous, Irfan Shah, Tanvir Sadiq, Salman Ali Sagar, Mushtaq Guroo, and Ahsan Pardesi said the deteriorating power availability has left the residents of Srinagar facing a harsh reality of extended load shedding, disrupting daily life and adding to the woes of the already beleaguered populace.

They said the disruptions were in spite of installations of smart meters. “The investment in these meters has not translated into an improved electricity distribution system, causing immense frustration among citizens who have borne significant financial burden without reaping the intended advantages” they added.