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Haryana CM assures no privatisation as electricity union calls off strike
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM
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The chief minister of Haryana told power sector employees that the state will not pursue privatisation, prompting the electricity workers' union to cancel its planned strike.
New Delhi – The chief minister of Haryana addressed power department staff, assuring them that the state government has no intention of moving towards privatisation of electricity assets. The statement came after the state’s electricity workers' union announced the withdrawal of a previously scheduled strike, citing the assurance as a key factor.
Union leaders said the decision to call off the industrial action was taken to avoid disruption to consumers and to maintain stability in the power supply chain. They added that the government’s commitment would be monitored closely to ensure that no policy shift towards private ownership occurs.
The move is expected to ease tensions between the administration and the workforce, which had expressed concerns over potential job losses and changes in employment terms under a privatisation scenario. Officials indicated that the power sector will continue under the existing public framework while focusing on improving efficiency and service delivery.
Stakeholders from the electricity board welcomed the clarification, noting that it provides a clearer outlook for ongoing projects and employee morale. The state government has not announced any further policy changes related to the power sector at this time.
Union leaders said the decision to call off the industrial action was taken to avoid disruption to consumers and to maintain stability in the power supply chain. They added that the government’s commitment would be monitored closely to ensure that no policy shift towards private ownership occurs.
The move is expected to ease tensions between the administration and the workforce, which had expressed concerns over potential job losses and changes in employment terms under a privatisation scenario. Officials indicated that the power sector will continue under the existing public framework while focusing on improving efficiency and service delivery.
Stakeholders from the electricity board welcomed the clarification, noting that it provides a clearer outlook for ongoing projects and employee morale. The state government has not announced any further policy changes related to the power sector at this time.