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- PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has criticised the Tamil Nadu government over continuing power cuts across the state.
- He said the government's claim of steps to purchase 2,000 MW of power has shown no progress on the ground.
- He cited an incident where Revenue Minister K.A.
- Sengottaiyan had to give a media interview using a mobile phone torch after a sudden power cut in Vellore.
- Ramadoss said Tamil Nadu's power demand is currently 4,000 MW higher than in September last year because temperatures have not come down.
- He argued the power cuts persist because the government has not made adequate arrangements to meet the additional demand.
What to watch next
- Whether the promised purchase of 2,000 MW of power actually moves forward.
- Whether power cuts are withdrawn amid continued protests across the state.
- Whether power demand stays high if temperatures do not fall.
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Anbumani Ramadoss
PMK president
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“The reason for the power cuts is that the Tamil Nadu government has not made adequate arrangements for electricity to meet this additional demand”
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…demand, which reached a peak of 20,500 MW–21,000 MW during the summer, continues to remain at the same level even now because temperatures have not come down. This is 4,000 MW higher compared to September last year. The reason for the power cuts is that the Tamil Nadu government has not made adequate arrangements for electricity to meet this additional demand ,” he said. He added, “People have been holding protests against the power cuts being implemented everywhere from Chennai to the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. However, the power cuts have still not been withdrawn.…
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- Tamil Nadu residents and businesses power disruption· immediate
- Tamil Nadu Government political pressure· days
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Named India · Government of Tamil Nadu · Anbumani Ramadoss · K.A. Sengottaiyan · Pattali Makkal Katchi
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