Port Blair, Dec. 3: The Member of Parliament, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has requested the Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands to direct the Electricity Department to immediately address the power cut issues of Swaraj Dweep and South Andaman region, which has become an increasing source of discomfort and harassment for the Islanders.

In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor, Kuldeep mentioned that people of the South Andaman region, Swaraj Dweep Island are facing huge problems due to frequent power interruption, which is not only causing great inconvenience to the public but also leaving a negative impact on Tourism Industry. The children are also suffering heavily as due to frequent power cuts they are unable to focus on their studies.

The Member of Parliament pointed out that in Port Blair and adjoining areas of South Andaman, people are witnessing power interruption for nearly 8 to 10 times a day, which is leaving the public deeply upset and disappointed.

He mentioned that in Swaraj Dweep there are power cuts of seven to eight hours on a daily basis just because the requirement of power is more and supply is less.

The MP added that according to the public, a new DG Set sanctioned for Swaraj Dweep has already reached Port Blair but that has not been shipped to Swaraj Dweep yet. Swaraj Dweep being a hotspot of tourism activities, many people associated with the tourism industry are suffering a heavy loss on a daily basis, he added.