ANTCC President Calls for Pressing Motion to Tackle Worsening Problem of Energy Cuts in South Andaman

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 05 June 2025

The President of the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC), Mr. Rangalal Halder, has urged the Electricity Department of the A&N Islands to take speedy steps to handle the persistent load shedding disaster affecting massive components of the territory, notably the South Andaman area.

In a proper letter addressed to the Superintending Engineer of the Electricity Department, Mr. Halder expressed deep concern over the extended each day energy outages—lasting as much as 6 to 7 hours—which have severely disrupted the lives of residents. He emphasised that the continued electrical energy scarcity has not solely impacted households however has additionally crippled important providers, together with healthcare, training, small companies, and public security infrastructure.

Calling for pressing and clear intervention, the ANTCC President demanded that the Electricity Department take concrete corrective measures and concern a public clarification outlining the steps being taken to revive regular energy provide.

Mr. Halder additional warned that if significant motion will not be initiated inside the subsequent seven days, the Congress Party can be compelled to arrange a mass protest in entrance of the Electricity Department’s Head Office at Mohanpura. He described the protest as a final resort, reflecting the rising frustration and helplessness of island residents enduring the extended disaster.