Power Employees Strike in Gurugram Against Privatisation Leaving Multiple Areas in Darkness

Employees of Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) went on a strike in Gurugram to protest against the government's decision to privatise the electricity distribution network. Power sector workers in Nuh and Faridabad also joined the demonstration. The strike has led to major power disruptions, leaving several localities in darkness.

The union called for a three-day strike to protest the grant of a 25-year distribution licence to a private company for Gurugram and Nuh. Employees expressed concern that the decision would weaken public sector utility services and jeopardize job security.

Due to the power outage, over 3,000 complaints were registered within the first 12 hours. The lack of electricity has also impacted drinking water supply in various residential areas. Industrial units in areas like Basai, Kadipur, and Sector-37 reported production halts, causing losses.

Residents and industrial bodies are now waiting to see what immediate measures the government will take to resolve the crisis and restore normal power supply.