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Agriculture
Madhya Pradesh power cuts spark rural anger; minister vows sufficient electricity for Rabi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 06:15 PM
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Unannounced electricity cuts in rural Madhya Pradesh have provoked protests, while the state minister assured that farmers will receive adequate power during the upcoming Rabi season.
Rural communities across Madhya Pradesh reported sudden power outages in the days leading up to the Rabi sowing season, prompting residents to gather on roads and demand an explanation from authorities. The cuts, which were not announced in advance, disrupted irrigation pumps and household activities, heightening anxiety among farmers who rely on steady electricity for crop preparation.
State officials responded by sending a minister to the affected villages. In a brief address, the minister emphasized that the government is aware of the inconvenience and affirmed that sufficient electricity will be supplied throughout the Rabi period to support agricultural operations. He added that steps are being taken to stabilize the grid and prevent further unplanned outages.
Local leaders called for transparent communication on power schedules and urged the electricity board to prioritize agricultural demand. The minister’s reassurance aims to calm the unrest and ensure that the upcoming sowing cycle proceeds without further energy-related disruptions.
State officials responded by sending a minister to the affected villages. In a brief address, the minister emphasized that the government is aware of the inconvenience and affirmed that sufficient electricity will be supplied throughout the Rabi period to support agricultural operations. He added that steps are being taken to stabilize the grid and prevent further unplanned outages.
Local leaders called for transparent communication on power schedules and urged the electricity board to prioritize agricultural demand. The minister’s reassurance aims to calm the unrest and ensure that the upcoming sowing cycle proceeds without further energy-related disruptions.