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Agriculture
Ludhiana Farmer Holds Four-Hour Protest Over Power Cuts
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 05:31 PM
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A farmer in Ludhiana staged a four‑hour sit‑in to demand restoration of electricity after repeated power outages disrupted his work.
A farmer in Ludhiana organized a sit‑in that lasted four hours to protest against frequent power cuts affecting his agricultural activities.
The protest was held in the city’s main market area, where the farmer stood with a placard demanding prompt action from the local electricity board.
The demonstrator remained at the site until the evening, after which he returned to his farm, citing the need for reliable power to maintain crop production.
No official response was reported during the protest, and the farmer expressed that the issue remains unresolved.
The incident highlights the growing concern among farmers in Punjab about the reliability of electricity supply for agricultural operations.
The protest was held in the city’s main market area, where the farmer stood with a placard demanding prompt action from the local electricity board.
The demonstrator remained at the site until the evening, after which he returned to his farm, citing the need for reliable power to maintain crop production.
No official response was reported during the protest, and the farmer expressed that the issue remains unresolved.
The incident highlights the growing concern among farmers in Punjab about the reliability of electricity supply for agricultural operations.