Kochi, Sept. 19 -- Union Minister and BJP leader Suresh Gopi on Saturday said that it was not the time to criticise the United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Keralam over the ongoing power crisis in the state, adding that all previous governments shared responsibility.

Addressing the media, Gopi said he had no intention of targeting the state government over the issue and emphasised that the current situation required a collective approach.

"There is a power crisis in the state. I have no intention to criticise the state government. All previous governments share responsibility. It is not the time to criticise the UDF government," he said.

Earlier on Friday, Keralam Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph said that the state government...