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MP Energy Minister Tomar Suspends Engineers Over Gwalior Power Cuts and Pledges No AC in June

He will spend June nights in a public tent under a fan to promote conservation through direct engagement with residents.

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Overview

  • Two power engineers were suspended after they were found sleeping at home during a series of nighttime outages in Gwalior.
  • Tomar personally inspected distribution lines across multiple neighborhoods to pinpoint the causes of frequent power cuts.
  • He ordered Chief General Manager Nitin Manglik to accelerate maintenance and improve the reliability of the local grid.
  • The minister pledged to forgo air conditioning in his home, office and official vehicles for the entire month of June.
  • He will hold foot marches twice weekly to collect public feedback on electricity supply and cleanliness efforts.