Srinagar, Nov 23 – Leaders and workers of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took to the streets in Srinagar on Thursday to protest the electricity crisis in Kashmir. Led by Asiea Naqash, Abdul Qayoom Bhat, and Arif Laigroo, the demonstrators attempted to march from the PDP office near Sher-e-Kashmir Park toward Lal Chowk to address the power shortage in the valley as winter begins.
However, law enforcement officers intervened, preventing the protestors—holding placards and posters advocating an end to power cuts—from advancing beyond the adjacent General Post Office (GPO).
In an effort to draw attention to the severity of the power crisis, PDP spokesperson Mohit Bhan stated, “To wake the administration from a deep slumber, the PDP workers and leaders from Srinagar staged a protest today. Kashmir has plunged into darkness due to the worsening power crisis.” He emphasized the glaring incompetence of the J-K administration, noting that basic necessities have been compromised, yet those in charge appear oblivious to the situation.
Simultaneously, workers from the Pradesh Congress Committee attempted to stage a similar protest against the power crisis at Maulana Azad Road but were prevented by the police from leaving their party office. One protester expressed frustration, highlighting the lack of electricity even in hospitals while officials spend money on town travel.
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