Power Struggle: Punjab's Political Spar Over Outages

Punjab's opposition parties have criticized the AAP-led government for recent power outages, accusing it of 'gross mismanagement.' These outages are a result of scheduled maintenance work announced by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, exacerbated by a surge in demand amid ongoing heatwave conditions.

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia highlighted the state’s failure to procure adequate power supplies, accusing the current government of reversing the power surplus achieved by previous administrations. BJP and Congress leaders echoed these sentiments, noting the severe impact of outages on daily life and economic activities.

AAP leaders have defended the outages as a necessary step to modernize and strengthen Punjab's power infrastructure, arguing that criticisms are politically motivated and overlook past failures by previous administrations. The debate over Punjab's power situation continues as the public faces prolonged outages during peak summer.