A hot wave is gripping Uttar Pradesh the BJP is being criticized for power outages and smart meters

Growing power outages throughout Uttar Pradesh have sparked political responses. State energy minister Arvind Kumar Sharma has received emails and social media posts from lawmakers from both the BJP and the opposition over the deteriorating electricity situation during the hottest summer months.Prateek Bhushan Singh, a BJP MLA from Gonda Sadar, said that his district and seat were experiencing a "serious electricity crisis." Singh described the problem as "extremely sensitive and urgent," claiming that frequent outages during periods of excessive heat had caused inhabitants great distress and interfered with daily living, work, and company operations. He asked for quick action to find a long-term solution and encouraged the minister to guarantee an emergency system for continuous power delivery, especially at night.

Large portions of the state are experiencing extreme heat, which is driving increasing electrical demand due to increased usage of cooling appliances and irrigation loads. This has resulted in outages that can last up to 48 hours, disrupting a variety of services, including water delivery.