Uninterrupted power supply has always featured prominently in the (dwindling) list of privileges that Mumbaikars can claim to enjoy. However, this too is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Residents of the island city and the central suburbs know this all too well — in the last few days, there have been a slew of minor power cuts. What’s worse, residents complain that hours pass before personnel are sent from the city’s power distributor — Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST). Authorities have blamed these delays on a severe staff crunch.

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