NC denounces increase in power curtailment

Srinagar, Jan 19: National Conference Provincial President, Kashmir Nasir Aslam Wani on Friday said the increase in power curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours has highlighted the agony levels of consumers across Kashmir division.

In a statement, he said that outages have reached new extremes over the past few months. "The move will increase the ongoing winter torments of people. Responsibility has to be fixed. Government cannot get away with it's carelessness. Why did the government let the alarm about dip in water discharge in dams go unheard and did not prepare a proposal to purchase from the Northern Grid? Government is fully responsible for the genesis of the crisis, it did not happen overnight. There was a prolonged dry spell for all of us to observe which this administration has failed to acknowledge. It is astonishing that despite assurances from authorities, the situation has not only failed to improve but has taken a turn for the worse, casting the region into prolonged darkness”.

Nasir accusing the government of failing to tackle the power crises. He said , "Unscheduled power cuts and prolonged outages in the Kashmir Valley have reached an alarming level, causing widespread disruptions. The lack of consistent electricity supply has led to significant losses in multiple sectors, impacting businesses, education, healthcare, and overall quality of life."