Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Power staff protest Yadadri plant privatization in Jagtial
Electricity workers in Telangana are very upset because the government wants to give some important jobs at a big power plant to private companies.
They think this is not fair and will hurt their jobs.
So, they wore black badges and shouted slogans to show they don't agree.
They want the government to stop this plan and keep the jobs with the public company.
Many workers and leaders joined the protest to show they all feel the same way.
Electricity workers protested against the privatization of Coal and Ash Handling units at Yadadri Thermal Power Plant.
The protest was organized by the Telangana Power Employees Joint Action Committee (TGPEJAC).
Workers wore black badges and raised slogans against the government's decision.
Union leaders condemned the privatization, stating it threatens workers' rights and the survival of public sector power companies.
The union demanded the government scrap the tender process and warned of intensified protests if the decision is not withdrawn.
- Who
- Telangana Power Employees Joint Action Committee (TGPEJAC) and electricity workers
- What
- Protest against the privatization of Coal and Ash Handling units at Yadadri Thermal Power Plant
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jagtial, Telangana
- Why
- To oppose the government's decision to privatize operations and protect workers' rights
Government
Employees
Privatization of Yadadri Thermal Power Plant
Government
The government has invited tenders for privatizing the operations of the Coal and Ash Handling units at the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant.
Employees
The employees oppose the privatization, stating it threatens workers' rights and the long-term survival of public sector power distribution companies.
- Location
- Jagtial, Telangana
- Organization
- Telangana Power Employees Joint Action Committee (TGPEJAC)
- Date
- Monday
- Protest Against
- Privatization of Coal and Ash Handling units at Yadadri Thermal Power Plant
- Key Participants
- TGPEJAC leaders, electricity workers, staff, division-level power employees, technicians
- Demands
- Scrap the tender process and withdraw the privatization decision