PLAN TO APPROACH POWER MINISTER WITH GRIEVANCES
MANGAN, 15 April: Residents of Lower Rakdong, irked by the erratic power supply in the area, have demanded why the Power Department has not been able to solve this problem which has plagued the area for the past many months.
The people, especially those from the villages of Sokpay, Raidang and 3rd Mile, are tired of the irregular power supply in their villages and allege negligence on the part of the concerned officers at the Power Department for not addressing the problem despite repeated requests.
“The power supply to these villages has not exceeded 8 to 10 days in a month and is sometimes even lower than this,” complained YB Manger while speaking to NOW!
The past week as well, the villages lived in the dark as there has been no supply for the past five days. “We have approached the concerned officials many times regarding the matter but no permanent solution has emerged,” rue the villagers.
The residents here also complain that the department issues the electricity bills on a yearly basis which poses a problem as they have to shell out a large sum in one go.
“We are already spending money on kerosene and when the department sends us the bill at the end of a year that too through our children, it is difficult for us to make the lump-sum payment. The department should send the bill on a monthly basis and we have not even seen the meter reader till now,” adds Besh Lall Sharma.
The only option left for us is to approach the Power Minister with our grievances, informed local residents. It is learnt that the electricity to these villages is supplied from Topakhani.
