Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Rajasthan MLA Leads 'Chappal' Protest Over Electricity Issues
In Hanumangarh, India, people were upset with the electricity department because their problems weren't being fixed.
The Independent MLA organized a 'chappal' (slipper) rally to show their anger.
Around a thousand people marched, waving slippers at the electricity office.
They threw slippers at the gate after police stopped them.
The MLA said the department doesn't help people with electricity issues fast enough, but the department claims to have tried to solve problems.
A local politician from a different party thinks they should talk about their problems, not protest.
An Independent MLA organized a 'chappal' (slipper) rally in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.
Protestors marched to the electricity department offices, waving slippers.
Some protestors threw slippers at the department gates.
The MLA stated the protest addressed the department's unresponsiveness to residents' complaints.
Some bystanders took the slippers for personal use.
- Who
- Organized by the local Independent MLA and attended by approximately a thousand people.
- What
- A protest involving a 'chappal' (slipper) rally against the electricity department.
- When
- Wednesday, unspecified date.
- Where
- Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- To protest the inefficiency of the electricity department in addressing complaints.
MLA's Stance
BJP's Stance
Department's Performance
MLA's Stance
The electricity department is inefficient and unresponsive to people's issues.
BJP's Stance
The electricity department made all efforts to restore electricity on August 8.
Method of Protest
MLA's Stance
Protest is a necessary symbol of frustration.
BJP's Stance
Dialogue and peaceful means are preferable to protest.
- Location
- Hanumangarh, Rajasthan
- Protest Type
- 'Chappal' rally
- Organizer
- Local Independent MLA Ganesh Raj Bansal
- Participants
- Approx. 1,000 people
- Target
- Electricity Department