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Haryana Power Strike Disrupts Gurugram
Haryana electricity workers strike disrupts power and water for thousands in Gurugram.
In brief
Haryana electricity workers strike disrupts power and water for thousands in Gurugram. Haryana electricity employees strike causes power and water shortages affecting 50,000+ households and 1,800 manufacturing units in Gurugram. Originally reported by mint.
Power Strike Begins
Haryana electricity department employees launched a three-day strike against privatisation.
Strike Causes Outages
Thousands of households in Gurugram faced electricity cuts and water shortages on Thursday.
Affected Areas
Old Gurgaon and Sector 9A saw over 50,000 households without power and water.
Water Disruption
Power cuts stopped water-boosting stations, leaving households without water.
Business Impact
Nearly 1,800 manufacturing units reported production halts and potential crores in losses.
Union Response
Unions say 40,000 employees joined strike to oppose private electricity distribution.
Government Action
State government plans legal challenge to stop private electricity licence implementation.
Energy Minister's Stance
Energy minister calls strike unnecessary and urges employees to return to work.
The main idea
Haryana electricity employees strike causes power and water shortages affecting 50,000+ households and 1,800 manufacturing units in Gurugram.
