UP Power Minister’s ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Response to Electricity Woes Sparks Outrage

Residents of Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, are facing severe electricity shortages, reportedly receiving only three hours of power a day. Their pleas for help to Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma were met with an unexpected response – religious chants of “Jai Shri Ram,” sparking public outrage and criticism.

Minister’s Response Fuels Controversy

The minister’s seemingly dismissive response to a serious issue has drawn widespread condemnation. Locals struggling with the debilitating power cuts feel their concerns have been ignored and trivialized.

Sharma Claims Power Supply Status Shared, Efforts Underway

Following the backlash, Minister Sharma took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify. He claimed the district’s power supply status had been shared and assured that efforts were underway to meet the increased electricity demand, exacerbated by low rainfall.