Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Farmers Protest MSEDCL Over Load-Shedding in Hingoli
Farmers in Hingoli, Maharashtra, protested outside the MSEDCL office because they are facing a lot of problems due to power cuts.
They want the power cuts to stop and for the electricity to be available at night so they can work on their farms.
The leader of the farmers, Namdev Patange, said that the electricity company has not been listening to their complaints.
The protest lasted for 30 minutes, and the electricity company promised to address the farmers' demands.
However, the farmers warned that if the promises are not kept, they will protest again.
Farmers protested outside the MSEDCL office in Hingoli over prolonged load-shedding.
They demanded an end to load-shedding and single-phase electricity at night for agricultural work.
The protest was led by Krantikari Shetkari Sanghatana and lasted for 30 minutes.
MSEDCL gave a written assurance to address the farmers' demands.
Farmers warned of larger protests if promises are not fulfilled.
- Who
- Farmers led by Krantikari Shetkari Sanghatana
- What
- Protest against load-shedding and power-related issues
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Hingoli, Maharashtra
- Why
- To demand an end to load-shedding and provision of single-phase electricity at night for agricultural work
Farmers' Demands
MSEDCL's Response
Load-Shedding
Farmers' Demands
Farmers demand an immediate end to load-shedding, which has caused severe inconvenience.
MSEDCL's Response
MSEDCL has not publicly responded to the allegations of negligence but gave a written assurance to address the demands.
Single-Phase Electricity
Farmers' Demands
Farmers in Kalgaon and Bhandegaon demand single-phase electricity at night for agricultural work.
MSEDCL's Response
MSEDCL has not explicitly stated their stance on this demand but has given a written assurance to address the key demands.
- Location
- Hingoli, Maharashtra
- Date
- Tuesday
- Protest Duration
- 30 minutes
- Key Demands
- End to load-shedding, single-phase electricity at night, resolution of pending power-related issues
- Protest Leaders
- Krantikari Shetkari Sanghatana, Namdev Patange
- MSEDCL Response
- Written assurance to address demands