District Congress Party Leads Rally and Gherao in Malkangiri, Demanding Solutions for Power-related Issues
By Addanki Iswar R.
Malkangiri,June 27,2023 : Under the leadership of District President Gobinda Patra, the District Congress Party organized a massive rally today, starting from the Congress Bhawan and culminating at the SDO Electrical Office. The rally aimed to address the longstanding issues faced by the residents of Malkangiri regarding frequent power cuts, increased rates, arrear collection, and unjustified disconnections.
Led by Gobinda Patra, the rally comprised enthusiastic party members and supporters who voiced their concerns, demanding immediate attention from the authorities responsible for the distribution of electricity in the region. The participants marched through the streets, chanting slogans and carrying banners highlighting the plight of the people affected by the persistent power-related problems.
The District Congress observer, Sri Bhujabal Majhi, along with Sri Sarat Chandra Buruda, G Srinivas Rao, and several other prominent party members, joined the rally to express solidarity with the grievances of the residents. The party leaders vowed to fight for the rights of the people and hold accountable those responsible for the deteriorating power situation in Malkangiri.
Upon reaching the SDO Electrical Office, the District Congress Party members initiated a gherao, surrounding the office premises .
During the gherao, the party representatives presented a memorandum to the officials, outlining the demands of the people. The memorandum emphasized the need for uninterrupted power supply, fair rates, efficient collection of arrears, and an end to unjustified disconnections that have caused hardship to numerous households.
The rally and gherao organized by the District Congress Party received widespread support from the local residents, who expressed their gratitude for the party’s efforts to bring attention to the power-related issues plaguing the district.
