The 28-day long protest demanding permanent domestic electricity connection in Parthala Doob area of Noida ended on Sunday. Senior officials of the police and electricity department reached the protest site and showed the government mandate to the protesters.
In the order, it has been said that instead of expensive private connections, people should be given permanent domestic electricity connections. After seeing the order, the protesters announced to end the protest. Along with this, after the government's order, the protesters have stopped the protest in which Sukhbir Khalifa declared the victory of his protest and said that let us know what has been said regarding the demands…
Why was the protest going on for 28 days in Parthala flood area?
People living in Parthala submergence area were demanding electricity connection for a long time. The local people were sitting on strike for about 28 days regarding this demand. During the demonstration, people also fasted unto death for their demands. The main demand of the protesters was that instead of expensive private electricity connections, they should be provided with permanent domestic electricity connections, so that the people of the area can get electricity under regular and proper system.
Why did the protesters fast unto death?
After the protest dragged on for a long time, the protesters started a fast unto death for their demands. He said that his agitation will continue until a clear government decision regarding electricity connection is made. During this protest which lasted for 28 days, the issue of electricity in Parthala flood area remained in constant discussion.
Why did the protesters come out to surround the police station in protest against the FIR?
During the protest, a case of FIR being registered against the protesters also came to light. In protest against this, the protesters had marched to surround the Sector-113 police station. However, the police stopped them near Parthala Bridge. After this, the officials of the electricity department told the protesters that an order has come from the government regarding electricity connection. The protesters had clearly said at that time that if the officials come to the protest site and show them the government's order, they will end their agitation.
What happened at the protest site on Sunday?
On Sunday, senior police officers and officials of the electricity department themselves reached the protest site. The officials showed the government mandate to the protesters. After seeing the government order, the protesters announced to end the ongoing dharna regarding their demand, that is, the written order of the government became the biggest reason for the protesters to end the dharna.
What has been said in the government order regarding electricity connection?
According to the order shown to the protesters, instead of the expensive private electricity connections being given earlier in the Parthala flood area, it has now been said that permanent domestic electricity connections will be provided. For this, the entire process will be carried forward in a phased manner.
Colonies will be surveyed first
According to the government order, a survey of the concerned colonies will be conducted. The need for providing electricity connections and the condition of the area will be assessed through the survey.
Budget will be ready after survey
After completion of the survey, necessary budget will be prepared for the power system. After this the process of preparing infrastructure will move forward.
Poles and transformers will be installed
After the preparation of the budget, it has been said that electric poles and transformers will be installed in the area. After this people will be given permanent domestic electricity connections.
Will the people of Parthala submergence area now get permanent electricity connection?
In the government order, it has been said to provide permanent domestic connections. However, according to the available information, the process of survey, budget and preparation of electricity infrastructure is yet to be completed. Therefore, the end of the protest does not mean that electricity connections have been immediately installed in all the houses. As per the order, first the necessary process will be completed and after that connections will be given.
What did Sukhbir Khalifa say while ending the protest?
Farmer leader Sukhbir Khalifa said during the end of the protest that people were agitating for the last 28 days demanding electricity. He told that during this period a fast unto death was also observed.
According to him, on Sunday, senior police officers and electricity department officials reached the protest site and showed the government mandate to the protesters. After it became clear in the order that permanent domestic electricity connections would be provided, the decision to end the movement was taken.
Whose victory did Sukhbir Khalifa call it?
Sukhbir Khalifa called this decision a victory for the common man. He said that the protest went on for 28 days for the demands of the people and finally an order came out from the government regarding permanent domestic connections. He also said that now people are hopeful that the electricity department will complete the further process as per the order soon.
What if there is a delay in electricity connection?
While ending the protest, Sukhbir Khalifa also warned the electricity department. He said that if the department is reluctant to provide the connection or there is unnecessary delay in the process, then people can again take to the streets and protest. That is, at present the movement that has been going on for 28 days has ended, but the protesters have made it clear that if the work is not done as per the government order, the movement can be started again.
What will happen next for the people of Parthala submergence area?
Now the entire process is expected to proceed as per the government order. This mainly includes-
There will be a survey of the concerned colonies.
- A budget will be prepared for the electricity system.
- Electric poles and transformers will be installed.
- After this people will be given permanent domestic electricity connections.
- In this way, the 28-day-long protest in the Parthala submergence area has ended for the time being, but now people will keep an eye on how quickly the government order is implemented on the ground.