Power cuts
The government decision to ban power consumption in markets in the evening might be based on some pressing needs. But the damage that it will cause to trade and business will be enormous.
You have rightly pointed out in your editorial that the government should try to eliminate the root causes behind power shortage. It has failed to install any power generation plant in the last three years. But it should not punish others for its failure.
Shortage of power is going to hit the economy in various ways. So the government should immediately take the necessary steps to ensure regular and uninterrupted supply of power, instead of taking punitive measures against the citizens.
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