Apni Party stages protest over power cuts in Jammu

Jammu, July 29

Jamp;K Apni Party on Monday staged a protest demonstration against the UT administration for unscheduled power cuts that have “impacted the normal life as well as drinking water supply in Jammu”.

The protest was led by its provincial president and former minister Manjit Singh along with leaders from various frontal organisations near Panama Chowk in the city.

While raising slogans in support of their demands, the protesting party leaders holding placards and party flags marched towards the office of Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, to express their anguish against the administration.

The leaders gathered at the office premises of the JPDCL to resent its failure in fulfilling the demand of adequate electricity supply even as meters have been installed in vast areas of Jammu plains.

“The Jamp;K administration has completely failed on all fronts, particularly in providing adequate electricity supply to the consumers in Jammu in the summer season that has affected the normal life,” said Manjit Singh.

“The JPDCL has put additional burden on the pocket of the power consumers with the excessive bills although they do not get regular power supply,” he said.

“These power cuts are imposed in a phased manner that goes up to eight to ten hours in a day in the Jammu region. Unfortunately, the villagers are worst affected, and no one is ready to speak for the poor people,” he added.