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Agriculture
Farmers Protest Power Cuts in Jalandhar, Demand Regular Supply
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 30 Jun 2026, 09:46 AM
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Farmers in Jalandhar staged a protest outside Shakti Sadan against unscheduled power outages affecting homes and agricultural motors. They warned of larger agitations if the issue is not resolved.
Members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rajewal) gathered in Jalandhar on Tuesday to protest against erratic electricity supply. The farmers voiced their strong opposition to the unscheduled power cuts that are impacting both domestic use and agricultural operations.
The demonstration, held outside Shakti Sadan, highlighted the growing frustration among the farming community. They are demanding consistent and reliable electricity for their needs, emphasizing the critical role it plays in their livelihoods.
The union has indicated that this protest is a prelude to potentially larger demonstrations if their demands for regular power supply are not met promptly.
The demonstration, held outside Shakti Sadan, highlighted the growing frustration among the farming community. They are demanding consistent and reliable electricity for their needs, emphasizing the critical role it plays in their livelihoods.
The union has indicated that this protest is a prelude to potentially larger demonstrations if their demands for regular power supply are not met promptly.