Punjab protests against Electricity Amendment Bill
Punjab is seeing major protests over the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Power sector workers and farmers worry it could lead to privatization and higher electricity bills.
While the government says the bill will make things more efficient and keep subsidies safe, many believe it might actually weaken public utilities and put extra costs on regular people.
Why people are worried
Section 14 of the bill would let multiple companies supply power in the same area.
Critics say this could allow private firms to focus only on profitable customers, leaving public utilities struggling to keep affordable rates for farmers and households.
There's also concern that splitting up how electricity is managed could create confusion and inefficiency.
That's why groups like the All India Power Engineers Federation have called for nationwide protests, demanding the bill be withdrawn.