Excelsior Correspondent
BANIHAL, Dec 9: National Conference leader and National Conference District President, Ramban Sajjad Shaheen has expressed serious concern over the unscheduled power cuts in the entire Ramban District, including sub division Gool.
In a press statement, Shaheen said that the residents of Banihal and its adjoining areas that include Mahu, Mangit, Khari, Nadika, Trigam, Kumbla, Buzla, Hinjhal, Fagow, Tethar, Chareel, Nowgam, Chachal, Neel, Chaknarwah, Chamalwas, Lamber , Sarachi, Shagan, Ashar, Kaskoot, Zinhal, Wanpora, Shagan, Hingni, Zonchwas, Sumar, Harog, Pogal, Kunda, Maligam, Paristan, Gagarnag, Sarachi , Chaka, Sarbagni, Amkot, Bankoot, Krawa, Dooligam, Hijwa, Arimarg, Bawah, Nachlana, Thachi, Ramsoo, Ukharhal, Batroo, Dardahi ,Too Neel,Gandhri, Kabhi, Chabbah, Batote, Chanderkote, Gandhri, Sumar, Harog ,Bajmasta, Indh, Chachwah, Sanagaldan, Deedah, Dharam and other parts of District Ramban and Gool have been facing the brunt of the unscheduled power cuts as the PDD has failed to follow the electricity schedule as frequent power cuts have made the situation miserable for people living in these villages.
He alleged that the situation has gone from bad to worse during the past few weeks as power cuts are more frequent and extended during the evening hours. He added that Banihal and its far off areas have been facing the worst power crisis that has compounded the problems of the people.
Alleging that the Government authorities have failed to mitigate the power crisis in Banihal, Shaheen also castigated the administration for stopping subsidised Kerosene oil supply to the entire district Ramban which is a big blow for low-income families living in the remote villages.
He said most of the people living in far-flung areas use kerosene lamps and cookers, but unfortunately the Government has stopped supplying Kerosene oil in the entire district Ramban which has made their lives more difficult than it was before.
He has also urged the J&K administration to ensure adequate supplies of essentials particularly ration, sugar and kerosene oil, LPG Cylinders besides un-interrupted electricity and drinking water during the winter.
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