Archive · 5 Nov 2025
MP CM Orders Removal of Chief Engineer Over 'Anti-Farmer' Electricity Supply Circular
In Madhya Pradesh, a rule was made that would make electricity workers lose a day's pay if they gave farmers more than 10 hours of electricity.
The Chief Minister said this rule was bad because farmers need electricity and the government wants to help them.
He removed the chief engineer who made the rule and canceled it.
The government also canceled an older rule that caused some workers to lose pay.
The Chief Minister wants to make sure everyone knows the government is committed to helping farmers and will give them enough electricity without interruption.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered the removal of Chief Engineer A K Jain.
The removal followed the issuance of a circular imposing salary cuts for supplying farmers with electricity for over 10 hours daily.
The circular was considered 'anti-farmer' and caused public misunderstanding and opposition criticism.
CM Yadav stated the government's unwavering commitment to farmers' welfare and ensuring 10 hours of uninterrupted power supply.
The controversial circular has been rescinded, and the implicated chief engineer removed immediately.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Chief Engineer A K Jain
- What
- Chief Engineer A K Jain was removed and the disputed circular, which imposed salary cuts for supplying over 10 hours of electricity to farmers, was withdrawn.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The circular was deemed 'anti-farmer' and caused public misunderstanding and opposition criticism, prompting CM Yadav to reaffirm the government's commitment to farmers' welfare.
Opposition
State Government
Nature of the Circular
Opposition
The circular indicates an 'anti-farmer' stance by the state government.
State Government
The circular was a misunderstanding and the government is committed to farmer welfare.
Farmer Electricity Supply
Opposition
The circular implies restrictions on electricity supply to farmers.
State Government
The government assures a 10-hour uninterrupted power supply for farmers.
- Official Removed
- Chief Engineer A K Jain
- Reason for Removal
- Issuing a circular that threatened salary cuts for supplying over 10 hours of electricity to farmers.
- Circular's Contents
- Proposed salary cuts for officials supplying more than 10 hours of electricity to farmers daily.
- Chief Minister's Stance
- Government is committed to farmers' welfare and ensuring 10 hours of uninterrupted power supply.
- Outcome
- Controversial circular rescinded, previous circular from August 31, 2020 also withdrawn.
- Impact of Previous Circular
- Salary deductions for many employees due to the older circular.
