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Haryana Power Strike Called Off
Haryana CM says power employees' strike ended after government cancels private electricity plans.
In brief
Haryana CM says power employees' strike ended after government cancels private electricity plans. Haryana power employees will return to work after state government directs HERC to review private power distribution licenses in Gurugram and Nuh. Originally reported by mint.
Haryana power strike status
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini confirmed electricity employees have called off their three-day strike.
“There will be no privatisation of any kind”
Government action taken
State government invoked Section 108 of Electricity Act to direct HERC review of private power distribution licenses.
Strike reason explained
Employees opposed HERC's October 19 decision granting private company parallel electricity distribution license in Gurugram and Nuh.
Union response
Around 40,000 electricity employees joined strike over concerns about job security and affordable power.
Section 108 explanation
Section 108 allows state government to issue written policy directions to electricity regulatory commission on public interest matters.
Government assurance
CM Saini stated government provided full assurances for employees to return to work immediately.
Privatisation stance
Government confirmed no privatisation of electricity distribution in Gurugram and Nuh will occur.
“There will be no privatisation of any kind”
Next steps
Employees will immediately resume duties after government directs HERC to review private distribution licenses.
What to remember
Haryana power employees will return to work after state government directs HERC to review private power distribution licenses in Gurugram and Nuh.
