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Politics
Power Crisis Sparks Street Protests in Punjab as Government Ousts Powercom CMD
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 08:45 AM
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Widespread power cuts in Punjab have triggered protests by farmer‑industrialists, prompting the state government to dismiss the chief managing director of Powercom.
The state of Punjab has been grappling with severe electricity shortages, leaving households and businesses without reliable power for several hours each day. The prolonged outages have disrupted daily life and heightened public frustration across urban and rural areas alike.
In response, a coalition of farmers and industrialists took to the streets in several towns, including Ludhiana, demanding immediate remedial action. Protesters carried banners and chanted slogans that blamed the state administration for mismanagement of the power sector.
Amid the escalating unrest, the Punjab government announced the removal of the chief managing director of Powercom, the agency responsible for power distribution. The decision was presented as a swift step to restore confidence and improve the efficiency of electricity supply.
Political analysts note that the episode has added fresh pressure on the ruling party, with opposition leaders promising to hold the government accountable for the ongoing crisis. The administration has indicated that a comprehensive review of the power infrastructure will be undertaken, though concrete timelines remain unclear.
In response, a coalition of farmers and industrialists took to the streets in several towns, including Ludhiana, demanding immediate remedial action. Protesters carried banners and chanted slogans that blamed the state administration for mismanagement of the power sector.
Amid the escalating unrest, the Punjab government announced the removal of the chief managing director of Powercom, the agency responsible for power distribution. The decision was presented as a swift step to restore confidence and improve the efficiency of electricity supply.
Political analysts note that the episode has added fresh pressure on the ruling party, with opposition leaders promising to hold the government accountable for the ongoing crisis. The administration has indicated that a comprehensive review of the power infrastructure will be undertaken, though concrete timelines remain unclear.