1. This Andhra village has been in the dark since May

This Andhra village has been in the dark since May

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  • Vedullavalasa is a Gadaba tribal village in Anakapalli district. It has had no working street lights for three months.
  • Women in the village say snakes and centipedes now move around freely after dark, and that they no longer feel safe stepping outside at night.
  • Residents held a candlelight rally and a protest to demand that the lights be restored.
  • Tribals blame poor coordination between the panchayat secretary, the lineman and the electricity department over unpaid bills and demand notices.

Source: x.com

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