Kerala's worsening power crisis has emerged as a major challenge for the Satheesan government, with the Opposition attacking continuing power cuts and experts warning of deeper vulnerabilities, including dependence on external power, volatile procurement costs and inadequate long-term planning
A week of prolonged night-time power cuts has emerged as the first major political challenge for Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's Congress-led government, giving the Left fresh ammunition while triggering scrutiny over power shortages, demand, procurement and previous policy decisions
