Hyderabad’s Prolonged Power Outages Disrupt Milad and Naat Gatherings: JUP

Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan’s central spokesperson, Dr. Younus Danish, stated that preparations for the 1,500th birth anniversary celebrations of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are being severely hampered by continuous power outages and unannounced load shedding in Hyderabad. Due to these disruptions, Milad gatherings and congregations across the city are being affected. Hyderabad, known as the city of devotees of the Prophet (PBUH), is plunged into darkness. The power cuts have not only paralyzed public life but have also dampened the spirit of Milad-un-Nabi celebrations and Naat gatherings. HESCO officials’ repeated promises of uninterrupted power supply from sunset to dawn during the first ten days of Rabi-ul-Awwal and zero load shedding on the 11th and 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal have gone unfulfilled, leaving citizens to suffer the agony of unannounced load shedding. He stated that pushing the city of lights into darkness hurts the sentiments of the people. The unannounced power outages are causing hardship for citizens. Dr. Danish condemned HESCO’s incompetence and poor administration, stating that these outages are hurting the religious sentiments of the public. He added that the darkness during these sacred days reflects the government’s apathy. The lack of streetlights is contributing to traffic accidents and an increase in crime, while power cuts in residential and commercial areas disrupt daily routines. Dr. Danish demanded that the government ensure uninterrupted power supply during the Milad celebrations and hold HESCO accountable.