Power restrictions in Kerala due to government’s own negligence: Chennithala
Ramesh Chennithala, a Congress Working Committee member, blamed the Kerala government for power restrictions during the summer, citing negligence in preparing for the seasonal demand. He criticized the Kerala State Electricity Board for failing to ensure adequate power supply despite predictable high temperatures in April and May. Chennithala described the situation as a result of irresponsible governance. The remarks highlight political criticism over essential service management.
- ▪Ramesh Chennithala accused the Kerala government of negligence in handling summer power supply.
- ▪He stated that the intense summer in April and May is predictable and requires prior preparation.
- ▪The Kerala State Electricity Board failed to make adequate arrangements for power supply during peak demand.
- ▪Chennithala labeled the government's inaction as a sign of extreme irresponsibility.
- ▪The comments reflect political opposition to the state government's administrative performance.
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Congress Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala has alleged that the power restrictions being imposed on the people of Kerala during this extreme summer were caused by the State government’s own negligence.He said that it is common knowledge that Kerala experiences intense summers in April and May, yet the Kerala State Electricity Board’s (KSEB) failure to put in place adequate arrangements for power supply during this period represents the height of irresponsibility.
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