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Ludhiana Industry Owners Protest Against Punjab Government Over Power Cuts
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 04:01 PM
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Industry owners in Ludhiana staged a protest against the Punjab government after a prolonged power outage disrupted their operations.
Industry owners in Ludhiana gathered at a central location to protest the Punjab government over a prolonged power outage that had halted their production lines. The protest was organized by several local manufacturing associations who cited significant losses due to the electricity cut.
The demonstrators demanded an immediate restoration of power and a review of the state’s electricity supply management. They also called for better infrastructure to prevent future disruptions.
Punjab government officials were present at the protest site, acknowledging the concerns and promising a detailed investigation into the cause of the outage. The owners expressed hope that the government’s response would lead to swift action and prevent similar incidents.
The protest ended peacefully after a meeting between the industry representatives and government officials, with a commitment to address the power supply issues promptly.
The demonstrators demanded an immediate restoration of power and a review of the state’s electricity supply management. They also called for better infrastructure to prevent future disruptions.
Punjab government officials were present at the protest site, acknowledging the concerns and promising a detailed investigation into the cause of the outage. The owners expressed hope that the government’s response would lead to swift action and prevent similar incidents.
The protest ended peacefully after a meeting between the industry representatives and government officials, with a commitment to address the power supply issues promptly.