Power employees to protest privatization in Lucknow
Power engineers and employees from across India will protest in Lucknow on April 9 against the proposed privatization of Uttar Pradesh's power sector. They demand the government cancel the appointment of a transaction consultant, which they claim is corrupt. The National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers organized the rally. Concerns were raised about the removal of a conflict-of-interest clause, which could lead to corruption in the privatization process. The committee expressed support for UP's power workers and warned against any harassment of protesters. They stated that 2.7 million power sector employees nationwide may escalate their actions if necessary.