Power sector workers hold nationwide protests against DISCOM privatisation in UP, Rajasthan, Chandigarh

Power sector workers held nationwide protests in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chandigarh against the privatization of distribution companies (discoms). The workers expressed concerns that privatization would lead to job losses and negatively impact service delivery. They called on the government to reconsider privatization policies, arguing that such moves would undermine workers' rights and affect consumers. The protests reflect the ongoing tension between labor unions and government policies aimed at improving efficiency in the power sector.