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KSEB and Minister Back Himachal Power Deal Amid CM’s Preference for GNA
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:32 AM
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The Kerala State Electricity Board and a state minister have publicly endorsed a power procurement agreement with Himachal Pradesh, while the Chief Minister has expressed a preference for a deal with GNA.
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and a state minister have announced their support for a power procurement agreement with Himachal Pradesh, adding a new dimension to the ongoing procurement row in the state.
The decision comes as the Chief Minister of Kerala has publicly indicated a preference for a deal with GNA, creating a split in the state’s power procurement strategy.
KSEB’s endorsement of the Himachal deal signals the board’s willingness to diversify its power sources, while the minister’s backing underscores the political support for the agreement.
The move has sparked debate among stakeholders, who are closely watching how the differing preferences of the board, minister and chief minister will shape Kerala’s future power procurement policies.
Officials have not yet released details on the terms of the Himachal agreement or the reasons behind the CM’s inclination toward GNA, leaving the situation in a state of uncertainty.
The decision comes as the Chief Minister of Kerala has publicly indicated a preference for a deal with GNA, creating a split in the state’s power procurement strategy.
KSEB’s endorsement of the Himachal deal signals the board’s willingness to diversify its power sources, while the minister’s backing underscores the political support for the agreement.
The move has sparked debate among stakeholders, who are closely watching how the differing preferences of the board, minister and chief minister will shape Kerala’s future power procurement policies.
Officials have not yet released details on the terms of the Himachal agreement or the reasons behind the CM’s inclination toward GNA, leaving the situation in a state of uncertainty.