Jaipur: Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully on Sunday intensified his criticism of the state government over recurring power outages, accusing Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar of acknowledging the problem by citing repeated power tripping in his own colony. Jully stated that he had repeatedly raised the issue in the Assembly, but the minister earlier downplayed it. The latest remarks are politically significant as they undercut the government’s previous stance and bolster opposition claims of widespread electricity disruptions.
Minister’s Admission Sparks Political Row
“Now even the energy minister has admitted that the lights in his colony are tripping repeatedly. I raised this issue in the Assembly as well, but at that time the energy minister did not accept it,” Jully said. He alleged that power tripping has become a widespread problem, particularly in rural areas, causing hardship for residents. Jully pointed to outages at key public institutions, claiming that electricity failed in the Assembly and that major hospitals, including SMS Hospital in Jaipur, have also experienced power cuts.
Opposition Calls for Action
Jully said the minister’s acknowledgment of outages in his own neighbourhood should prompt the government to recognise the gravity of the situation across the state. “You can see the problem of your colony, but people across Rajasthan are constantly troubled by power tripping, and the minister is paying no attention to it,” he said. Calling on the government to take corrective measures, Jully urged the Energy Department to address shortcomings in the power supply system and provide relief to consumers facing frequent disruptions.
The opposition leader’s remarks come amid growing public frustration over erratic power supply in Rajasthan. The state has witnessed several power cuts in recent months, affecting both urban and rural areas. The energy minister’s admission has added fuel to the political fire, with the opposition demanding immediate action to resolve the crisis.
