Srinagar, July 03: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday said Kashmir is witnessing no relief from prolonged and unscheduled power outages and ration shortage that has left normal life distraught.
According to a party statement issued here, NC provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani interacted with a number of party functionaries and workers from Ajas, Sumbal Sonawari at the party headquarters here said.
“The visiting delegation apprised the provincial president of various public issues and the ongoing party activities in their area. The sufferings of the people due to shortage of ration and prolonged power outages were particularly brought to the notice of the provincial president,” the statement said.
Criticising the administration for its dereliction of duty, Nasir said, “We have never faced such a situation before. Electricity tops the basic utility services which is the right of the people. Post Ramadhan the situation with regard to basic facilities including electricity is contrary to the tall claims of the administration. People continue to pay bills on time, but unscheduled power outages continue to throw normal life out of gear. In some areas, anguished people, including women and farmers are hitting the streets.”
Nasir said the situation with regard to electricity supply is especially bad in rural areas, which receive a few hours of daily supply in intervals that last for a few minutes. “While the power tariffs are shooting up, there is no improvement on the supply front. Sadly, KPDCL has been reduced to a revenue-generating organization, paying little to no attention to improving its services,” he added. “The persistent electricity outages and voltage fluctuations have also impacted patient care in hospitals, agricultural practices and the hotel sector,” the NC leader said.
Meanwhile, Nasir Aslam Wani visited the residence of veteran trade union leader late Sampat Prakash Kandu for condolences. He extended condolences and sympathies to the bereaved household and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
