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Three-Day Power Strike Over Private Licence Paralyzes Gurgaon
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 04:47 AM
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A three-day power cut protest aimed at opposing a private licence has left Gurgaon without electricity, disrupting daily life and commerce.
Gurgaon, a major commercial hub in Haryana, has been plunged into darkness for three consecutive days as a coordinated power strike continues. The protest is being staged to oppose the issuance of a private licence related to the city's electricity supply, according to local reports.
The shutdown has affected residential areas, office complexes, and retail outlets across the city, with many businesses reporting loss of revenue and residents coping with the lack of basic services. Emergency generators have been deployed in some hospitals and critical infrastructure, but the overall impact remains severe.
City officials have acknowledged the situation but have not provided a timeline for restoring power. The strike organizers have called for the revocation of the private licence, arguing that it threatens affordable electricity for consumers. As the protest enters its third day, authorities are under pressure to negotiate a resolution and restore normalcy.
No injuries have been reported, but the prolonged outage has raised concerns about the economic fallout for a city that hosts numerous multinational firms and a large commuter population. Stakeholders are awaiting further developments as the strike continues.
The shutdown has affected residential areas, office complexes, and retail outlets across the city, with many businesses reporting loss of revenue and residents coping with the lack of basic services. Emergency generators have been deployed in some hospitals and critical infrastructure, but the overall impact remains severe.
City officials have acknowledged the situation but have not provided a timeline for restoring power. The strike organizers have called for the revocation of the private licence, arguing that it threatens affordable electricity for consumers. As the protest enters its third day, authorities are under pressure to negotiate a resolution and restore normalcy.
No injuries have been reported, but the prolonged outage has raised concerns about the economic fallout for a city that hosts numerous multinational firms and a large commuter population. Stakeholders are awaiting further developments as the strike continues.