BJP Leaders Criticize Punjab Government Over Power Supply Amid Farmers' Protests
BJP district leaders in Punjab, led by Amritsar president Harvinder Singh Sandhu, have supported farmers protesting power cuts, challenging Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's claims of eight hours of uninterrupted supply and a power surplus. They highlighted that during the paddy season, demand rises to 14,000-16,000 MW, but farmers receive only 3 to 4 hours of erratic electricity. The BJP criticized the state government's management of thermal plants and lack of backup arrangements, accusing it of prioritizing image over power supply.