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Rajgarh Power Crisis: Uproar Over Outages, Public Blocks Roads And Ministers Issue Appeals
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News18•12-10-2026, 12:30
Rajgarh Power Crisis: Uproar Over Outages, Public Blocks Roads And Ministers Issue Appeals
- •Villagers in Rajgarh protested against severe power cuts during Navratri by blocking roads in Karedi.
- •A viral video showed MP Rodmal Nagar allegedly asking for a camera to be turned off when questioned about power cuts.
- •Minister Gautam Tetwal appealed to consumers to pay electricity bills on time and promised system improvements.
- •Congress leaders warned the administration that darkness during Navratri could lead to untoward incidents.
- •Farmers and locals are venting their anger on social media as daily chores and farming are heavily affected.
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Villagers and farmers in Rajgarh staged protests and road blockades due to severe and unannounced power cuts occurring during the Navratri festival, which disrupted daily life and safety.
Minister of State Gautam Tetwal discussed the issue with the Electricity Department's CMD, assured a resolution, and appealed to consumers to pay their bills on time. Meanwhile, local MP Rodmal Nagar faced criticism over a viral video allegedly avoiding questions.
Led by local figures like Block Congress President Mahendra Singh Pawar, villagers demanded a written assurance for uninterrupted electricity supply throughout the nine days of Navratri, emphasizing systematic improvement rather than verbal promises.
