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MP Power U-Turn: Amid Farmer Fury, Govt Withdraws 10-Hour Supply Cut

The Madhya Pradesh government has made a complete U-turn on its electricity policy for farmers. They've withdrawn an order that would have limited power supply to agricultural feeders to just 10 hours per day. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took swift action by suspending the official responsible for issuing the controversial circular. This decision comes after facing sharp criticism from opposition parties and farmer groups across the state.

Key Points: MP Govt Withdraws Order Restricting Farmers Electricity Supply

  • MP government cancels controversial circular restricting farm power to 10 hours daily
  • Chief Minister suspends CGM A.A.K Jain who issued the original order
  • Order threatened salary deductions for officials allowing extra supply
  • Congress criticized BJP claiming farmers already face power shortages
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MP govt withdraws order restricting electricity supply to farmers

MP government cancels order limiting farm power to 10 hours after Congress criticism. CM Mohan Yadav suspends official, vows adequate electricity for agriculture.

"There will be no restriction on power supply for agricultural purposes. The BJP government is committed to providing adequate power supply for farmers. - Chief Minister Mohan Yadav"

Bhopal, Nov 5

The Madhya Pradesh government withdrew its order on Wednesday restricting electricity supply to farmers beyond 10 hours following sharp criticism from Congress and farmers.

The government also suspended the Chief General Manager (CGM) of Madhya Pradesh Kshetra Vidyut Vitara Company, A. A. K Jain, who had issued a circular on November 3.

The CGM had issued instructions that the power supply for agricultural feeders must not exceed more than 10 hours per day.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reiterated that his government has no such intention (to cut power supply for farmers) and the official who issued such an order will also be punished.

"There will be no restriction on power supply for agricultural purposes. The BJP government is committed to providing adequate power supply for farmers. I have also taken action against the officials who issued such a misleading order," Yadav said.

The order had stated that if the electricity supply for agriculture feeders is for more than 10 hours a day, it would be treated as a violation and one day's salary of the concerned operator would 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 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 a breach of rules.

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

However, the fresh order issued by the Electricity Department of the Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday stated that the previous order stands cancelled.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from a farming family in MP, I can say this is a huge relief. But the reality is we're already getting only 7-8 hours of power daily. Hope the government ensures actual 10+ hours supply now.
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Michael C
Why was such an order issued in the first place? Seems like the government only acted after facing criticism. This looks like damage control rather than genuine concern for farmers.
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Ananya R
The wet soil condition mentioned in the order shows how impractical it was. When fields need more water due to soil conditions, how can you restrict power? Common sense prevailed finally.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the withdrawal, punishing officials for implementing what might have been government policy seems unfair. The focus should be on ensuring farmers get reliable power supply consistently.
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Vikram M
This is why we need better planning in power distribution. Instead of restricting farmers, the government should focus on improving infrastructure and reducing transmission losses. Jai Kisan! 🙏

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