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Villagers Protest Government Plan to Cut Livelihoods for Power Supply
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 08:10 AM
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Villagers in five villages staged protests after the government announced a plan to cut local livelihoods to supply electricity to other areas.
The government has announced a new initiative that would redirect resources from local livelihoods to power up other regions, prompting immediate backlash from five villages.
Residents of the affected villages say the plan threatens their primary sources of income, including agriculture and small businesses, and could leave them without essential supplies.
Protestors gathered at village squares, chanting slogans and holding signs demanding the government reconsider its approach. Local leaders have called for dialogue to find a more balanced solution.
At present, the government has not responded to the demonstrations, and authorities have increased security presence to maintain order while negotiations are expected to begin soon.
Residents of the affected villages say the plan threatens their primary sources of income, including agriculture and small businesses, and could leave them without essential supplies.
Protestors gathered at village squares, chanting slogans and holding signs demanding the government reconsider its approach. Local leaders have called for dialogue to find a more balanced solution.
At present, the government has not responded to the demonstrations, and authorities have increased security presence to maintain order while negotiations are expected to begin soon.