Source: The Sangai Express / S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, March 03:
At a time when burning midnight candle counts most for many a parent whose wards were taking the Board exams, failure to curb pilfering of SK oil by the Government and the pitiable state of power supply has placed many of them in a fix.
In the absence of adequate power supply, these parents have to, for their children rely on SK oil to keep their candles burning throughout the night.
Still, that alternative option now touching a lofty tag of Rs 40 per litre in market price, the entire affairs now becomes a public nuisance.
Black marketers, who were interviewed today, said they enjoy a meagre profit of Rs.2 per litre in spite of the offshoot in its market price.
"We acquire it by Rs 38 and sold them by Rs 40," they said when enquired.
Ask if they can get hold of a huge consignment with that amount, "may be we can" is there only reply.
As promise by the Government, the concern department has made the best effort to ensure regular power supply atleast when there is no 'load shedding', however it is interesting to note that a drawback attributed to the public transpire as a result.
Earlier, before the onset of the board exams the department did not raise a glitch despite the chilling winter that invites additional power consumption.
With the commencement of Board exams the situation deteriorates as a result of glitches that were attributed to the public.
This in turn has compelled many concern parents to hop off their limits.
On the upsurge in market price of SK oil, well placed sources have put the entire blame on sub-dealers/agents.
Had, these agents delivered their allotted quota to the people without any pilferage the present mess could have been avoided, is the general contention.
Whatever be the cause, immediate steps to address the crisis is the instantly pressing issue.
Otherwise, a couple of women that procures a 250 ml each of SK oil in a tiny Whiskey Container (Photo) with a hope of burning their nights through later in the day and the students scorching the night candles were the ones that will remain smacked.