Uttar Pradesh's Power Crisis: A Perfect Storm of Politics and Policy As temperatures soar in Uttar Pradesh, a perfect storm of politics and policy is brewing over the state's worsening power crisis.
The ruling BJP and opposition parties are at odds over who is responsible for the mounting electricity shortages that have left residents, farmers, and small traders reeling. The situation on the ground is dire.
With temperatures often reaching 45 degrees Celsius, people across the state experience extended periods of darkness, disrupting daily life, workplaces, and business activity.