Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday condemned the recurring power cuts in Tamil Nadu, alleging that the TVK government had failed to plan adequately for the state’s growing electricity demand. In a statement, EPS said unannounced outages were affecting households, small industries, farmers and students across the state. With temperatures crossing 40°C in several districts, residents were being forced to endure prolonged disruptions, he said.
EPS Questions Government's Preparedness
EPS questioned whether the government had made necessary preparations to meet future demand, citing projections that the state’s electricity requirement could reach 23,013 MW in 2026-27. He said the rise in industries, electric vehicles and commercial establishments should have been factored in during long-term planning for power generation, procurement and infrastructure.
“Electricity is not merely a utility service, it is the lifeline of a state’s growth, industry, education, agriculture, employment and daily life,” he said, urging the government to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Rejecting Government Explanations
Taking exception to explanations offered for the outages, he said people were unconvinced by claims that incidents such as fuse carriers (busbar) theft were responsible for widespread disruptions. He demanded that the government release district-wise data on electricity demand, generation and procurement and take immediate corrective measures to prevent further outages.
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