India, Oct. 22 -- Residents across Haryana faced a difficult Thursday as a statewide strike by electricity employees disrupted power supply, left households struggling with water shortages and triggered road blockades in several cities. From Gurugram's residential sectors to Ambala Cantonment, represented by Energy Minister Anil Vij, the disruption affected daily routines and raised concerns about how quickly crews could repair faults during the protest.

The strike began at 10 pm on Wednesday, October 21, and is scheduled to continue until October 24. Electricity workers and engineers called the action to oppose a 25-year parallel power distribution licence granted to private company Eleven Power Private Limited for Gurugram and Nuh. Whi...