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The cyclone Tauktae has passed but there was destruction and people lost their lives, however many cities were in dark due to no electricity. Even after the storm passed there was no power, and in this Covid pandemic electricity is must.
On Wednesday morning, filmmaker Pooja Bhatt took to Twitter calling out the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation for the situation. In a sternly worded tweet she contended that the organisation was providing “substandard service” with no accountability.
“Why is there no electricity for close to 56 hrs in most areas where power is supplied by MSEDCL? The storm has come and gone but still no electricity in Khalapur, Kalote, Mokashi, Vasai or Virar. Why is this? Please explain @CMDMSEDCL @JMD_KONKAN,” Bhatt tweeted.
Addressing the MSEDCL she wondered how the company expected people to cope in a pandemic with no electricity for 56 hours. “Is this not an essential service? Countless homes and entire villages have been plunged into darkness,” she reminded.
She even called out Energy Minister Nitin Raut to look into this matter.
“Respected Nitin Raut, are you aware of the gross negligence and inconvenience caused by MSEDCL in Raigad, Vasai, Virar etc? Countless homes and entire villages plunged into darkness for 56 hours. Regular power cuts for 6-8 hours daily. Rates are sky high yet extremely understaffed,” she wrote.
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