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Politics
Power crisis deepens in Sehore as farmers and Congress stage road protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM
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A severe electricity shortage in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, prompted farmers and a Congress rally to block roads, highlighting growing public frustration.
Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh is grappling with an acute power shortage that has left households and agricultural operations without reliable electricity. The outage, reported to have intensified over the past week, has disrupted irrigation schedules and daily life.
In response, groups of farmers marched onto the main road, demanding immediate restoration of power and compensation for crop losses. Simultaneously, local Congress party members organized a demonstration, echoing the farmers' grievances and calling on the state government to address the crisis.
Villagers joined the protest, forming human chains and blocking traffic to draw attention to the issue. Authorities have deployed police to manage the crowd, but no arrests have been reported as negotiations continue.
State officials acknowledged the severity of the situation and said repair crews are working round the clock, though a definitive timeline for full restoration has not been provided.
The combined protest underscores the growing frustration over infrastructure failures in the region, with residents urging swift action to prevent further economic and social hardship.
In response, groups of farmers marched onto the main road, demanding immediate restoration of power and compensation for crop losses. Simultaneously, local Congress party members organized a demonstration, echoing the farmers' grievances and calling on the state government to address the crisis.
Villagers joined the protest, forming human chains and blocking traffic to draw attention to the issue. Authorities have deployed police to manage the crowd, but no arrests have been reported as negotiations continue.
State officials acknowledged the severity of the situation and said repair crews are working round the clock, though a definitive timeline for full restoration has not been provided.
The combined protest underscores the growing frustration over infrastructure failures in the region, with residents urging swift action to prevent further economic and social hardship.