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Haryana Power Employees Threaten Strike Over Privatisation Plans
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 05:04 AM
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Employees in Haryana's power sector have issued a warning of a strike in response to the government's proposed privatisation of the state's electricity distribution companies.
The power sector workforce in Haryana has escalated its agitation against the state government's decision to pursue the privatisation of the state-owned electricity distribution companies. Employees have issued a stern warning, threatening to launch a strike if their concerns regarding job security and working conditions are not addressed.
The move towards privatisation has sparked significant unrest among the staff, who fear that the transition to private ownership could lead to job losses and a deterioration in employment terms. Union representatives have stated that the strike action is a last resort to protect the livelihoods of thousands of workers in the sector.
The situation has created a potential standoff between the state administration and the employee unions. While the government maintains that privatisation is necessary to improve efficiency and reduce power losses, the workforce insists on guarantees for their continued employment and benefits.
As the threat of a strike looms, there are concerns about the potential disruption to power supply and administrative functions in the state. Stakeholders are now watching closely to see if negotiations can prevent a full-scale industrial action.
The move towards privatisation has sparked significant unrest among the staff, who fear that the transition to private ownership could lead to job losses and a deterioration in employment terms. Union representatives have stated that the strike action is a last resort to protect the livelihoods of thousands of workers in the sector.
The situation has created a potential standoff between the state administration and the employee unions. While the government maintains that privatisation is necessary to improve efficiency and reduce power losses, the workforce insists on guarantees for their continued employment and benefits.
As the threat of a strike looms, there are concerns about the potential disruption to power supply and administrative functions in the state. Stakeholders are now watching closely to see if negotiations can prevent a full-scale industrial action.