Several Regions Across India Likely To Face Power Outage on July 9; Check Reason, Impact

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Electricity Strike

Over 27 lakh power sector employees across India have planned a one‑day strike on July 9. They are protesting against Uttar Pradesh’s plan to privatise two major power distribution companies.

Districts Affected

The state plans to privatise two state utilities, including Purvanchal Vidyut Vidran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL) and Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vidran Nigam Ltd (DVVNL), which serve 42 out of UP’s 75 districts.

Power Workers Concerned

All India Power Engineers' Federation (AIPEF) Chairman Shailendra Dubey said the move to privatise them has triggered major concern among power sector workers nationwide.

Warning Protests Planned

Ahead of the July 9 strike, AIPEF will hold demonstrations across multiple cities on July 2 as a warning to authorities before the main nationwide protest.

Affected Cities

Protests are scheduled in cities across many states including Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

Power Sector Controversy

Shailendra Dubey accused Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd and top officials of colluding with private firms to undervalue and sell public assets, raising concerns of favouritism and misuse.

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Strike Against Privatisation

Dubey said tenders are being floated for privatisation. In protest, over 27 power employees (employees of 27 what?) across states plan a one-day strike in July, which could disrupt power supply.

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