Kerala CM says no GNA power deal was signed
In short
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said no formal electricity deal was signed with GNA. He was responding to claims about the state’s power purchase agreements and said there was no active contract.
He said earlier governments did not plan properly for long-term electricity supply or add enough generation. He added that the UDF government will try to find lasting solutions to the power crisis.
What the reporting says
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said no formal electricity agreement had been signed with GNA while responding to allegations over the state’s power purchases. He rejected claims of an active deal and said previous governments had failed to plan long-term electricity supply or expand generation. Satheesan said the UDF government would look for permanent solutions to Kerala’s power crisis.
Why it matters
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said no formal electricity contract had been signed with GNA and dismissed claims of an existing deal. His remarks came as he responded to questions over the state’s power purchasing arrangements. He also criticised earlier governments for weak long-term planning and said the UDF government would pursue permanent fixes for Kerala’s electricity shortage.