LUCKNOW, May 24 -- Uttar Pradesh energy minister AK Sharma on Saturday directed all discoms to restore electricity supply urgently in areas hit by storms, rain, and fallen trees, warning that power outages were no longer acceptable in view of consumer interest.

Reviewing restoration efforts at Shakti Bhawan, Sharma told discom MDs and technical directors to inspect affected areas personally and ensure quick resolution.

"Consumer first is the government's clear intent," he said, warning against any laxity. Sharma directed setting up 24-hour control rooms at discom, zonal, and district levels for swift redressal of outages and complaints.

Expressing displeasure over prolonged outages in Jhansi, Jalaun, Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Mahoba, Mau...