Farmer group protests against Electricity Amendment Bill
Dec 08, 2025
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65% UPSC
GS2The Hindu - National
Key Points
- Farmers under Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) protested in Punjab on December 8, 2025.
- Protests targeted the Centre's draft Electricity Amendment Bill, 2025, and Seed Bill, 2025.
- Employees' unions of the State power utility joined the protests.
- Protests occurred in Hoshiarpur, Garhshankar, and Mohali.
- Farmer organizations leading the protests included Kirti Kisan Union and Bharti Kisan Union (Rajewal).
- Kisan Mazdoor Morcha held a 'rail roko' against the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2025.