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Politics
Congress Flags Repeated Power Outages in Bhopal, Resident Protests with Lantern
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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Congress highlighted frequent power cuts, low voltage and fluctuations in Bhopal, while resident Vivek Tripathi marched to the power‑management office with a lantern demanding an independent probe.
Congress leaders in Bhopal raised concerns over the city's recurring electricity outages, persistent low‑voltage supply and erratic voltage swings, calling the situation unacceptable for residents.
In response, local resident Vivek Tripathi arrived at the office of the power‑management company carrying a lantern, a symbolic gesture underscoring the frequent darkness experienced by households.
Tripathi demanded an independent investigation into the supply irregularities and urged the utility to implement corrective measures promptly.
The protest adds pressure on the electricity provider to address the technical and managerial shortcomings that have led to repeated service disruptions in the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
Authorities have not yet issued a formal response, and the issue remains a focal point of local political debate ahead of upcoming civic discussions.
In response, local resident Vivek Tripathi arrived at the office of the power‑management company carrying a lantern, a symbolic gesture underscoring the frequent darkness experienced by households.
Tripathi demanded an independent investigation into the supply irregularities and urged the utility to implement corrective measures promptly.
The protest adds pressure on the electricity provider to address the technical and managerial shortcomings that have led to repeated service disruptions in the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
Authorities have not yet issued a formal response, and the issue remains a focal point of local political debate ahead of upcoming civic discussions.