Undeclared power cuts trigger protests across Kerala
Protests have erupted across Kerala in response to undeclared power cuts affecting consumers. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has announced potential short-duration power curtailments due to increased demand amid extreme heat. The opposition has criticized the ruling government for its previous claims of a decade without power cuts.
- ▪Protests occurred at KSEB offices in various districts, including Thrissur and Kozhikode.
- ▪The KSEB has been authorized to procure an additional 250 MW of power daily until May 15 to address rising demand.
- ▪Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty attributed the power crunch to extreme heat and increased use of electrical appliances.
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Undeclared power cuts trigger protests across KeralaThe Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has allowed KSEB to procure 250 MW of additional power daily till May 15 to meet the growing demand.Published on: Apr 29, 2026 1:36 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Protests erupted across Kerala against undeclared power cuts, with frustrated consumers picketing local offices of the KSEB in the small hours.Amid the situation, the Opposition UDF has criticised the ruling LDF over its earlier claim of a decade without power cuts (File Photo/PTI)In Thrissur district, a large crowd marched to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) Kundannur division office at Erumapetty on Tuesday midnight after prolonged outages.The protest continued till early Wednesday with several participants lying down…
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