Bhopal: In the midst of the election atmosphere in Madhya Pradesh, electricity employees have opened a front against the government. Three big power organizations, Madhya Pradesh Electricity Board (MPEB), Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPMKVVCL), and Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL), have come together with their demands.
One of the main demands of the employees is that the government should call a Mahapanchayat of electricity workers to discuss their grievances. The employees allege that the government has been ignoring their demands for a long time.
Another demand of the employees is that the government should implement the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations for electricity workers. The employees say that they have been underpaid for many years and that the government must rectify this injustice.
The employees have also threatened to go on an indefinite strike from October 6 if their demands are not met. This strike could have a major impact on the state’s power supply, as electricity workers are responsible for all aspects of power generation, transmission, and distribution.
Shabbir Ahmed, a spokesperson for the electricity employees’ union in Bhopal, said that the employees are forced to take this drastic step because the government has been unresponsive to their demands. He said that the employees are committed to their demands and that they will not back down until they are met.
“We have been patient for a long time, but the government has not listened to us,” Ahmed said. “We are now left with no choice but to go on strike. We are confident that the people of Madhya Pradesh will support us in our fight for justice.”
The government has said that it is open to discussing the employees’ demands, but it has also warned that it will not tolerate any disruption to the state’s power supply. It remains to be seen whether the two sides will be able to reach a resolution before the strike deadline.
If the strike does go ahead, it could have a significant impact on the state’s economy and on the lives of ordinary people. Electricity is essential for businesses to operate and for people to live their daily lives. A prolonged power outage could cause widespread disruption and hardship.
The government and the electricity employees’ union need to find a way to resolve their differences quickly and amicably. The stakes are too high for a prolonged conflict.