Keralam power crisis: Government, Oppn trade charges over shortage

Kerala's ruling UDF and opposition LDF governments are exchanging accusations regarding the current power shortage. Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph blamed the previous LDF administration for cancelling a long-term power purchase agreement. CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan rejected these claims, citing legal issues with the original deal. He stated the LDF government managed power availability effectively without imposing cuts. Both sides point to past decisions impacting the state's present energy situation.