Statewide agitation in Haryana against parallel power licence, Agri DISCOM and smart meters
Farmers, electricity workers, and consumer groups in Haryana have launched a statewide agitation against government proposals to privatize power distribution. The movement opposes the introduction of parallel licenses, separate agricultural distribution companies, and mandatory smart metering.
Why it matters
The protest reflects broader tensions regarding the privatization of essential public services and the impact of utility reforms on labor and rural populations.
Farmers, electricity employees, workers and consumer organisations on Tuesday announced a Statewide agitation against the Haryana government’s proposal to grant a parallel electricity distribution licence in Gurugram and Nuh, create a separate Agri DISCOM, and roll out smart metering across the State.
The article focuses heavily on the perspective of the unions and protesters, using terms like 'anti-people' to describe government policy.
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