Raichur: The residents of Mamadapur village in Raichur taluk, supported by activists from the All India Democratic Youth Organization (AIDYO), staged a protest demanding the urgent replacement of a malfunctioning electricity transformer. The demonstration took place at Tippu Sultan Park, where the protestors voiced their frustrations and submitted a formal request to the district administration.
The focal point of the protest was the need for a new 100 KV power transformer to replace the burnt one that has been causing severe electricity problems in the village. Despite submitting a request to the authorities through the Jyothi Energy Systems Company (JESCOM) in March, the villagers have continued to suffer from inadequate power supply. The existing transformer’s capacity has proven insufficient to meet the growing electricity demand, leading to dim lighting and frequent power outages.
The power issues have not only affected the daily lives of the villagers but have also caused damage to the village’s infrastructure. Electric poles and wires have been compromised, exacerbating the situation. The villagers’ frustration was compounded by a recent incident where an electrical fault led to the death of a cattle, highlighting the severe risks posed by the deteriorating power infrastructure.
AIDYO district unit president Channabasava Janekal spoke at the protest, expressing deep concern over the worsening conditions. He underscored the urgency of the situation, noting that further power failures could have catastrophic consequences for the village. The protestors’ demands centred around the immediate replacement of the burnt transformer to restore a stable and reliable power supply.
In response to the protest, JESCOM’s Assistant Executive Engineer, M.D. Shafi, assured the villagers that the issue would be addressed within 24 hours. Junior Engineer Prakash also committed to resolving the problem promptly. This assurance provided some relief to the protestors, who had gathered in significant numbers from various parts of the village, including Sugreeva, Marappa, Yankoba, Nagappa, Gurumaraja, Ramu, Muniswamy, Lakshmanna, Shubkumar, Veeresh, Jamalamma, Sharadamma, Rojamma, Vimalamma, Yamunappa, Anjaneya, and Vinodkumar.
The protest underscored the critical need for timely intervention and the importance of maintaining reliable infrastructure to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. With the promise of a swift resolution, the villagers are hopeful that their power issues will soon be resolved, allowing them to return to a more stable and secure daily routine.