UDF repeating failure of LDF government, says BJP National Secy K Surendran

Speaking to ANI, he said, "Mismanagement and the failure of the UDF government, what the LDF government has done in the last 10 years, the same thing is repeating."

Pointing to the broader climatic factors like El Nio impacting power generation across India, the BJP leader stressed that other parts of the country, especially those ruled by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), have dealt with similar issues.

"In many states, especially NDA-ruled states, they overcomeeverywhere we overcome it," he said.

Earlier today, Chief Minister VD Satheesan said that directives have been issued to tackle the ongoing electricity crisis in the State during a review meeting held with Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), MG Rajamanickam.

The Chief Minister said in an X post, "Chaired an emergency review with the Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha IAS and KSEB CMD M.G. Rajamanickam IAS to address the current power crisis. Directives have been issued for immediate, high-priority actions to resolve the crisis."

Meanwhile, Rajamanickam appealed to consumers across the State to practice self-regulation to help navigate the severe deficit.

He urged the consumers to strictly limit their power consumption between 6:00 PM and 12:00 AM to in view of the issue. He advised the people of the State to turn off all unnecessary lights and appliances. Restrict air conditioner usage to a minimum and defer electric vehicle charging to off-peak hours.

"My request is, especially between 6:00 and 12:00, please, reduce your usage by switching off unnecessary lights or appliances. Please reduce your demand during the evening time. Charge your EV during peak time. Usage of AC can be restricted to very minimum, wherein it's essential that you can use it. You can combine it with the fan or use the timer setting of the AC," he said. (ANI)