POWER(LESS) MINISTER

On February 11 the Minister of Energy Eshwarappa loudly claimed with a media splash that he'd ensure there won't be load shedding this summer!!
The reality is that even before summer has set in, the entire state of Karnataka and Bangalore is reeling under frequent unscheduled erratic power cuts averaging 4-5 hours per day. The fate of the rural folk is worse with 8-16 hours.
That Promises are made to be broken is the guiding principle of our politicians is once again sadly confirmed.
Incidentally, the Minister's excuse for this expected failure is contained in his statement of February 28 "Government is ready to buy power at any cost but no one is coming forward to sell...............".
As if electricity is available off the shelves in the neighborhood store and he expected to go and fill up his Ministerial shopping bag paying taxpayer's money? Typical stupid 'blame game' tactics to escape responsibility.
With the forthcoming General Elections round the corner the voter community should be wary of who they cast their votes for. Liars and bogus persons cannot and should not get our votes. Power hungry corrupt politicians will not be allowed to become power less once elected to a seat of power.
Accountability and zero tolerance of empty rhetoric must be the main criteria for earning the right to represent us.