Jammu, July 6 -- Amid growing anger over prolonged power outages, hundreds of farmers from the border belt staged a protest outside the Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) office near Jammu University, demanding immediate restoration of electricity to save their paddy crop.
The protest was led by Former DDC Suchetgarh Taranjit Singh Tony, who launched a scathing attack on the JPDCL administration, accusing the Managing Director and senior officials of remaining indifferent to the hardships of farmers despite repeated representations and worsening conditions in the border villages.
Among those present during the protest were Sarabjit Singh, Balbir Singh, Master Taran Pal, Shamsher Puri, Joginder Singh, S...