Jammu: Demonstrators Demand Relief From Frequent Electricity Outages
JAMMU: According to Beyond Time News, activists of Mission Statehood Jammu Kashmir (MSJK) staged a protest in Jammu against unscheduled power cuts and the prepaid electricity metering system.
The demonstration took place near the city under the leadership of Sunil Dimple. Protesters raised slogans against frequent electricity outages and criticized authorities for imposing prepaid meters despite full metering coverage in several areas.
Protesters Demand Free Electricity and Water
Addressing the gathering, Sunil Dimple demanded that residents of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir receive 200 units of free electricity every month.
He also called on Indian authorities to return the Salal, Uri, and Rattle hydel power projects to the territory. In addition, he demanded royalty payments from electricity projects supplying power to different Indian states.
The protesters further urged the administration to provide free drinking water facilities for local residents.
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Warning of Mass Agitation Over Power Crisis
According to Beyond Time News, protest leaders warned that they would launch a large-scale public movement if authorities failed to stop unscheduled power cuts immediately.
Participants said regular electricity outages were creating serious problems for households and businesses across the region.
Several political and social activists joined the demonstration, including Dev Raj, Ram Kumar Das, Mukesh Gupta, Vipan Gupta, Rakesh Sharma, Vicky Gupta, Bramu Sharma, Akbar Khan, Mohammad Shafi, Nazier Khan, and Sudershan Sharma.
Public Frustration Grows Over Electricity Issues
Residents in different parts of Jammu have repeatedly raised concerns over rising electricity costs, prepaid meters, and load-shedding.
Many protesters argued that despite the region producing hydel power, local communities continue to face shortages and unreliable electricity supply.
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