Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran questions CM Vijay over power cuts across State
BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran criticized Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for ongoing power cuts in Tamil Nadu. He called for transparency regarding the government's plans for self-reliance in power generation and highlighted the severe impact on citizens and industries. Nagenthran also pointed out the Electricity Board's significant debt and the delays in power projects under the previous regime.
- ▪Nainar Nagenthran accused the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government of causing continuous power cuts across Tamil Nadu.
- ▪He urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to declare his stance on power generation in the Legislative Assembly.
- ▪The outstanding debt of the Electricity Board has reached ₹2.5 lakh crore, affecting power production.
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Continuous power cuts across Tamil Nadu have plunged citizens into darkness under the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government, BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran charged on Wednesday (May 27, 2026).In a statement, Mr. Nagenthran said, “What steps is Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay going to take to ensure Tamil Nadu’s self-reliance in power generation? He must transparently declare his stance on the matter in the Legislative Assembly.” Facing a power cut? Here’s how to complain in your city“This crisis has severely impacted not only common citizens but also various industries,” he alleged.
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