Panchkula, Oct. 23 -- Haryana's electricity crisis has been averted on Friday after Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Power Minister Anil Vij held high-level discussions with employee unions, prompting workers to call off their statewide strike and immediately resume power supply.

Speaking at a joint press conference following the talks, Chief Minister Saini announced that the state government has invoked Section 108 of the Electricity Act to direct the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) to review and nullify a contentious order regarding private distribution licenses.

Emphasising that the administration stands firmly with the workforce, Saini assured that no privatisation of the power sector will be permitted.

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