Power issue is there but Bihar ready to meet crisis: Nitish

Amidst the ongoing power crisis, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has assured the people that the effect of the crisis arising in the country will not be seen on Bihar as it has taken ample steps to deal with the situation.

“It’s true there is a problem. As per our requirement, either we get power from NTPC or private companies. But the supply is affected now. There are some reasons due to which such a situation has arisen. It’s not only in Bihar, it’s everywhere,” said Kumar on coal shortage after the Janata Darbar on Monday.

Accepting that the state was unable to get the amount of electricity required, the chief minister said that for the reduction in power generation, the state government has decided to buy power from other states at expensive prices.