Srinagar, 29 Oct 2023: People’s Democratic Party leader and Constituency incharge Habba Kadal, Arif Laigroo dismayed over the persistent power crisis in Kashmir.
Today, in a statement, the leader highlighted the plight of people faced with a power-less winter.
According to Laigroo, “People today realize that the coming months of winter might be the harshest winter of their lives in terms of non availability of electricity.”
“In the past, there used to be power cuts during heavy snowfalls in the valley as the supply lines at higher reaches would get damaged. However, under the current administration power cuts have been persistent and preceded the bad weather.”
In his statement, Laigroo added that with no electricity, all sections of the society are affected. More so, after the digitization of many aspects of common man’s life, the non availability of electricity is like choking his throat.
“Students and businesses are affected alike. Without electricity students can’t attend online classes or submit forms on time. Businesses are either forced to shut or use generators.”
The use of diesel or petrol run generators for the production of electricity is a much costlier option than the electricity provided by government controlled hydropower. These generators also cause huge pollution especially in winters.”
In the concluding comments of the statement, Laigroo urged the LG administration to take necessary steps for ensuring seamless supply of electricity to the people of Kashmir Valley.
