Kerala opposition walks out after power shortage debate motion rejected
The LDF and ruling UDF offered competing explanations for the shortage as the Assembly rejected an opposition adjournment motion.
Kerala’s opposition LDF walked out of the state Assembly on October 14 after lawmakers rejected its adjournment motion on the power shortage. CPI leader G.R. Anil moved the motion as the opposition and ruling UDF disputed the causes of the shortage.
What the parties said about the power shortage
The opposition criticised the government’s preparation. The government pointed to rising demand, limited generation and the cancellation of a long-term power purchase agreement.
Anil alleged that the crisis had been artificially created to allow corporate groups into the power sector. The allegation remains unproven. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said the government intended to introduce a power policy and keep the Kerala State Electricity Board in the public sector.
Sources and context
- Keralam Assembly: Opposition LDF, ruling UDF trade barbs over power situationThe Hindu
- Kerala power shortage sparks UDF-LDF blame game in AssemblyThe New Indian Express
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