Delhi witnessing power cuts like UP: Atishi

Days after losing Assembly elections in Delhi, outgoing Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday said the national capital will turn into Uttar Pradesh and people will have to buy inverters due to long power cuts.

She said residents across multiple areas have reported prolonged electricity outages, with many taking to the social media to express their frustration.

Atishi claimed that once-stable system had crumbled within days of their (BJP) victory. “Delhi, which had uninterrupted power under the AAP government, is now witnessing power outages similar to those in Uttar Pradesh. If this is happening in February, what will happen in peak summer when the demand skyrockets?”

The AAP leader highlighted the frequency and severity of recent power cuts, naming multiple affected localities.

“For the past three days, different parts of Delhi have been experiencing prolonged power cuts. This is not limited to just one area. On February 9, Sainik Enclave, Mohan Garden, witnessed a four-hour power outage. On February 8 midnight, Sunlight Colony 2, Ashram, remained without power at night,” she said.

She said people from all corners of Delhi — North, South, East, and West — are posting their complaints on social media to BSES and Tata Power. “There are around online 30-35 complaints in three days,” she stated.

“Someone told me that they have purchased an inverter due to long power cuts. Imagine what will happen in May, June and July when the demand surges?” she said.