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Kerala power crisis worsens, CM calls emergency meeting amid opposition protests
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 09:31 PM
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The electricity shortage in Kerala has deepened, leading Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to convene an emergency meeting while opposition parties staged protests.
Kerala's power grid is under increasing strain as supply shortfalls persist across the state. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan responded by convening an emergency meeting of senior officials to assess the situation and explore immediate remedial measures. The meeting is expected to address load‑shedding schedules, fuel procurement and coordination with central agencies.
Opposition parties staged demonstrations outside the venue, accusing the government of mismanagement and demanding a transparent plan to restore stable electricity. Protesters carried placards and voiced concerns over the impact of frequent outages on households and businesses.
State officials have indicated that the crisis could last several weeks unless additional power sources are secured. The CM reiterated the government's commitment to resolve the shortage and urged cooperation from all political stakeholders.
Opposition parties staged demonstrations outside the venue, accusing the government of mismanagement and demanding a transparent plan to restore stable electricity. Protesters carried placards and voiced concerns over the impact of frequent outages on households and businesses.
State officials have indicated that the crisis could last several weeks unless additional power sources are secured. The CM reiterated the government's commitment to resolve the shortage and urged cooperation from all political stakeholders.