Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Lucknow Mahapanchayat Protests Power Privatization Plans
A big meeting called a Mahapanchayat happened in Lucknow.
People from all over came to protest against the government's plan to let private companies run the power sector.
Many groups participated like electricity workers, farmers, and trade unions.
They are worried that privatization will cause problems.
The speakers voiced strong opinions, and if the government doesn't listen, they plan to fill the jails with protestors.
A Mahapanchayat was held in Lucknow to protest power sector privatization.
Participants included electricity employees, trade unions, and farmer groups.
Key speakers included Shiv Gopal Mishra and Dr. Darshan Pal.
The Consumer Council stated electricity privatization would not be allowed.
A 'Jail Bharo' movement will be launched if the privatization tender is issued.
- Who
- Electricity employees, trade unions, farmer groups, and consumer forums.
- What
- A Mahapanchayat to protest power privatization.
- When
- Today.
- Where
- Lucknow, at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Auditorium.
- Why
- To protest the proposed privatization of the power sector.
- Event
- Mahapanchayat
- Location
- Lucknow
- Main Issue
- Power sector privatization
- Key Speakers
- Shiv Gopal Mishra, Dr. Darshan Pal, Y.S. Lohit
- Protest Action
- Chanting slogans, possible 'Jail Bharo' movement