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Madhya Pradesh ministers and MLAs protest power cuts in over 10 districts, demand end to outages
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 06:36 AM
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State ministers and legislators staged protests in more than ten districts of Madhya Pradesh, urging the chief minister to halt ongoing power cuts.
Madhya Pradesh ministers and members of the legislative assembly convened protests across more than ten districts, expressing frustration over repeated power outages that have disrupted daily life and economic activity. The leaders gathered at various local venues, holding placards and delivering speeches that called on Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to intervene and restore uninterrupted electricity supply.
According to statements made during the rallies, the frequent load‑shedding has affected households, small businesses, and critical services such as hospitals and schools. The officials highlighted that the current schedule of scheduled cuts is unsustainable and urged the state electricity board to prioritize essential consumers.
The protests were coordinated by senior party figures who warned that continued neglect could erode public confidence in the government. While the chief minister has not yet issued a formal response, sources indicate that a meeting with the protesting legislators is being arranged to discuss remedial measures.
No injuries or arrests were reported, and the demonstrations remained peaceful throughout the day. The state government is expected to review the power‑cut schedule in the coming days, with officials promising to communicate any adjustments to the public.
According to statements made during the rallies, the frequent load‑shedding has affected households, small businesses, and critical services such as hospitals and schools. The officials highlighted that the current schedule of scheduled cuts is unsustainable and urged the state electricity board to prioritize essential consumers.
The protests were coordinated by senior party figures who warned that continued neglect could erode public confidence in the government. While the chief minister has not yet issued a formal response, sources indicate that a meeting with the protesting legislators is being arranged to discuss remedial measures.
No injuries or arrests were reported, and the demonstrations remained peaceful throughout the day. The state government is expected to review the power‑cut schedule in the coming days, with officials promising to communicate any adjustments to the public.