Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 25: Launching a sharp attack on the Power Development Department (PDD), BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman, Balbir Ram Rattan has held the Department responsible for its continued failure to develop and maintain power infrastructure, resulting in recurring electricity crises during Summer months.
Expressing serious concern over the power cuts imposed across Jammu region, Balbir said that with the rise in temperature, when people need uninterrupted electricity the most, the PDD has once again resorted to load shedding, putting immense hardship on residents. He pointed out that this is not a new problem but a repeated pattern that exposes the Department’s lack of planning and accountability.
Balbir said that every year the Department makes tall claims and assurances of ensuring smooth and regular power supply, particularly in metered areas, but consistently fails to deliver on its promises. He said that the core issue lies in the PDD’s inability to undertake timely upgradation of infrastructure in line with the increasing demand for electricity, coupled with poor maintenance of the existing system.
“Electricity is not a luxury but an essential service that directly impacts daily life, health, education, business activities, and overall productivity. The ongoing power cuts during Summer are not just inconvenient but unacceptable,” he asserted.
He further said that Jammu region, known for its extreme Summer heat, suffers the most due to this administrative negligence. Households, small businesses, students, and patients are bearing the brunt of this failure, while the Department continues to pass the blame without concrete action on the ground.
Balbir demanded that strict directions and clear accountability mechanisms be put in place to ensure that the PDD takes proactive and timely measures for infrastructure upgradation and proper maintenance. He emphasized that long-term planning, modernization of the grid, and efficient load management are essential to prevent such crises in the future.
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