Farmer group protests against Electricity Amendment Bill

Dec 08, 2025
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The Hindu - National

Key Points

  1. Farmers under Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) protested in Punjab on December 8, 2025.
  2. Protests targeted the Centre's draft Electricity Amendment Bill, 2025, and Seed Bill, 2025.
  3. Employees' unions of the State power utility joined the protests.
  4. Protests occurred in Hoshiarpur, Garhshankar, and Mohali.
  5. Farmer organizations leading the protests included Kirti Kisan Union and Bharti Kisan Union (Rajewal).
  6. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha held a 'rail roko' against the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2025.

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