Widespread power outages across several parts of Chennai from Monday (June 8, 2026) night until the early hours of Tuesday (June 9) triggered public outrage, with residents staging protests outside Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) offices and engaging in heated arguments with officials over the prolonged disruption and alleged delay in restoring power supply.At around 2.30 a.m., nearly 100 residents laid siege to the EB office in Arumbakkam, demanding the immediate restoration of power. Expressing anger over recurring power cuts, a resident said, “Those who got our votes are sleeping peacefully in their homes. Should we suffer by standing here at this odd hour and spending sleepless nights without power? I am asking the staff about the daily power cuts we are facing, but they are only addressing today’s problem.”Police personnel on night patrol reached the spot and attempted to disperse the agitated crowd. Residents, however, questioned whether the personnel could endure the summer heat without electricity, and asked them not to interfere with their protest. The police had a tough time bringing the situation under control.
Residents demanded the immediate restoration of supply, while some pleaded with the staff to rectify the faults at the earliest
