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Madhya Pradesh Power Crisis: Farmers Face 10-Hour Limit Amid BJP Promises

The Madhya Pradesh government has restricted agricultural power supply to just 10 hours daily. This order threatens salary deductions for operators who exceed the time limit. Congress leaders are criticizing the move as contradictory to BJP's election promises. Farmers already struggling with crop losses now face additional challenges during wheat sowing season.

Key Points: Congress Slams MP Govt Over 10-Hour Farm Power Supply Limit

  • Power supply for agricultural feeders limited to maximum 10 hours daily
  • Operators face salary deduction for exceeding the 10-hour limit
  • Order contradicts BJP's promise of 24x7 farm electricity supply
  • Congress alleges farmers already receive only 7-8 hours of power daily
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Congress hits out at MP govt's order restricting power supply beyond 10 hours for agricultural feeders

Madhya Pradesh restricts agricultural power to 10 hours daily, sparking Congress criticism over farmer welfare and BJP's unfulfilled electricity promises.

"The BJP certainly talks about farmers' welfare, but it failed to provide any help in Madhya Pradesh. - Arun Yadav"

Bhopal, Nov 4

A notification was released on Tuesday by the Electricity Department of Madhya Pradesh government, directing that power supply for agricultural feeders must not exceed more than 10 hours in a day, has sparked a fresh controversy in the state.

The notification issued by Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitara Company said that the order applies to all distribution companies operating under its jurisdiction.

The copy of the order has also been sent to the power distribution companies operating in different parts of the state.

The order said that if electricity supply for agriculture feeders is for more than 10 hours in a day, it would be treated as violation and one day's salary of the concerned operator will be deducted as a punishment.

A similar warning was also issued to the senior officials of the state's Power Department.

The order said that that even if the power demand exceeds due to wet soil (of agricultural land), the power supply should not be more than 10 hours and any supply beyond that will be counted as breach of rules.

"All Superintendent Engineers, Executive Engineers and Assistant Engineers must ensure strict compliance with the directive. Any violation should be reported to the company headwaters along with an action report," the State's Electricity Department order said.

Interestingly, such directive has come at the time when Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has promised that the BJP-led state government will ensure 24x7 electricity supply for agricultural purposes in the state.

The Congress criticised the BJP-led state government, claiming that farmers are not getting power supply more than seven to eight hours in a day, and such order will make the farmers suffer more.

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Arun Yadav alleged that the BJP-led state government has failed to fulfill its commitment to people of Madhya Pradesh and now issuing "Tuglak-like decree" to force farmers to suffer more.

"The BJP certainly talks about farmers' welfare, but it failed to provide any help in Madhya Pradesh. Farmers have already lost crops due to bad unseasonal rain and when the sowing of wheat crop is set to begin, this order restricting power supply is injustice with them," Yadav said.

The Congress leader alleged that Chief Minister Mohan-led Madhya Pradesh government has failed to purchase farmers produces at the maximum support price (MSP).

He claimed the state government in a letter written to the Union government has already expressed its inability to provide the MSP to farmers in the state.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I understand the need for power management, 10 hours seems insufficient for agricultural needs. Farmers are already struggling with unpredictable weather and crop losses. This will only add to their burden.
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Arun Y
As someone from a farming family in MP, I can confirm we're barely getting 6-7 hours of power currently. This order will make things worse. Wheat sowing season is starting and we need reliable electricity for tube wells.
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Priya S
Maybe there's a genuine power shortage that we're not aware of? The government should be transparent about the reasons behind this decision. But punishing operators for something beyond their control seems harsh.
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Michael C
The timing is indeed suspicious - right before wheat sowing season. Farmers need all the support they can get after unseasonal rains damaged crops. This feels like adding insult to injury.
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Kavya N
Both parties need to stop playing politics with farmers' lives. Instead of blaming each other, they should work together to find a solution. Our annadata deserves better than this constant tug of war. 🙏

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