Kulgam, Dec 26(KNS): Members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPIM] in Kulgam staged a protest today, expressing their strong discontent over the frequent unscheduled power cuts plaguing the district. The protest was led by prominent leaders, including Mohd Abas Rather and Mohammad Afzal, District Development Council (DDC) member from Kulgam.

The protestors gathered at the heart of Kulgam town, demanding immediate action to address the ongoing power disruptions, which have caused significant hardship to local residents. They raised concerns about the adverse impact on daily life, including difficulties for students, businesses, and healthcare services, especially during the harsh winter months.

During the protest, the CPIM leaders submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kulgam, urging him to take urgent steps to resolve the power supply issues. The memorandum called for the restoration of a regular, scheduled power supply and an investigation into the causes of the frequent outages.

Mohd Abas Rather, addressing the protestors, criticized the administration for its failure to ensure consistent power supply, accusing the authorities of neglecting the needs of the people.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel"Power is a basic necessity, especially in winter, and the frequent disruptions are causing immense suffering to the people of Kulgam," Rather said.

DDC Kulgam Mohammad Afzal also expressed his concerns, stating, "We cannot tolerate these unscheduled cuts any longer. We have submitted our demands to the DC and expect immediate redressal."

The protestors, including local residents and party workers, called for transparency and accountability in the management of power supply, highlighting that the issue has become a growing concern across Kulgam.

As of now, the administration has not issued an official response to the protest or the memorandum. The CPIM leaders, however, have vowed to continue their efforts until the issue is resolved.(KNS).