Post-polls, the state faces a harsh reality as residents grapple with sudden power cuts and rising dairy prices across the state.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Just weeks after citizens cast their votes, life in Kerala has taken a difficult turn. The promises of steady power and cheap goods are fading fast as residents face new electricity cuts and a sudden jump in milk prices.
Recently the state began thirty-minute power cuts for the first time in years. This change is a shock to many, as the government spent months campaigning on the promise of a reliable energy supply. However, the lights are now flickering out, leaving families and small businesses struggling to adjust to the new daily schedule.
The bad news continues in the kitchen. Milma, the state’s massive dairy cooperative, has decided to raise the price of milk. A single liter will soon jump from 52 to 56 rupees. While dairy officials say this increase is necessary to help ten lakh farmers cover rising costs, the timing has upset many locals. Because election rules are still in place, the group must now ask the Election Commission for permission to finalize the hike.
These twin blows have sparked heated debates across the state. During the election, leaders pointed to stable prices and constant power as proof of their success. Now, with the final results coming soon, the mood has shifted from hope to frustration. For the average family in Kerala, the “post-poll reality” feels much heavier than the campaign promises led them to believe. Everyone is now watching to see how the government handles this growing pressure.
