Jammu, June 13 -- Congress has taken strong exception to the power and water situation in Jammu region, during the worst heat wave and criticised the statement of Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar regarding power situation in J&K.

In a statement jkpcc has expressed grave concern over the frequent unscheduled power cuts in this scorching heat causing lot of hardships to the people especially aged, infirm ailing and children.

The frequent power cuts and low voltage has severally affected the water supply in Urban and rural areas of most parts of Jammu province.

Party has said that people opposed installation of smart meters but were forcibly installed on the assurance of 24 hours uninterrupted power supply, however the experience of...