Watch: Power cuts leave Chennai residents fuming; TN Minister promises quick action

Residents in Chennai are protesting against widespread power outages, prompting the Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister to promise swift action. The minister suggested that some of the disruptions were caused by deliberate tampering with electrical infrastructure.
Why it matters
Reliable energy access is a critical public service issue, and the government's response highlights the challenges of maintaining infrastructure in urban centers.
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The article presents the government's perspective alongside the fact of the protests without editorializing.
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