Satheesan, Pinarayi trade sharp words over power supply deals in Keralam
On his decision to opt for supply from GNA Energy OTC, CM says the then KSEB CMD also had said that the proposal ‘can be considered.’ Pinarayi seeks to know on what basis the CM decided to favour the proposal over one from the HP government
The Opposition Leader of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has accused Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of evading scrutiny over the decision to procure electricity through GNA Energy, a private firm. Mr. Satheesan has countered by demanding that Mr. Vijayan release all documents related to the power purchase proposals, arguing that the decision was based on careful consideration of both options.
The Chief Minister's stance was bolstered by a note from former KSEB Chairman and Managing Director M.G. Rajamanickam, who stated that the GNA proposal was "also can be considered." Mr. Satheesan further questioned the Opposition's lack of transparency, asking why none of the documents he requested were provided when he was the Chief Minister.
The dispute has intensified, with Vijayan accusing Satheesan of deepening the confusion over power supply arrangements in Kerala, while Satheesan maintains that the GNA offer is favorable due to its lower per-unit price and better peak-hour capacity.
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