Gurugram power workers strike turns city dark over privatisation plans
· India · India Today, Hindustan Times
Power workers in Gurugram launched a strike on Tuesday, plunging large parts of the city into darkness and disrupting daily commute. The protest was called by unions opposing the Haryana government's move to privatise electricity distribution units, demanding the withdrawal of the proposed policy. Around 30 percent of power supply was reported affected, with essential services including hospitals and water pumping plants relying on backup generators. The strike comes amid rising tension between the state administration and municipal employees over the proposed shift to private operators.
Why it matters
Residents and essential services in Gurugram faced immediate power outages, disrupting daily life and forcing reliance on backup generators during the ongoing strike.
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