Noida
A delegation of the Bharatiya Kisan Parishad held a detailed meeting with local legislator Pankaj Singh on January 20, 2026, to raise long-pending issues related to electricity connections for the Kameera category and the settlement of farmers’ entitlements, including 10 percent developed plots and abadi (habitation) disposal.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the difficulties faced by residents of the Kameera category due to the absence of formal electricity connections. Addressing the legislator, Bharatiya Kisan Parishad president Sukhbir Khalifa said that hardworking families have been living without basic power facilities, which has adversely affected their livelihoods and the future of their families. He pointed out that despite Noida being a modern urban center, many residents continue to remain deprived of electricity.
Around 200 people from the Kameera category participated in the interaction and directly shared their concerns with the legislator. They informed him that due to the lack of legitimate electricity connections, they are often forced to obtain power through intermediaries. This, they said, leads to illegal payments to middlemen and results in a loss of revenue for the government.
The farmers and workers emphasized that access to electricity is a basic necessity and its denial has increased their financial burden and vulnerability. They urged the authorities to provide official electricity connections to end their dependence on illegal arrangements and ensure transparency.
After listening to the delegation, Pankaj Singh assured them that their grievances would be addressed. He stated that electricity connections would be provided to all eligible Kameera category farmers in the coming period. The assurance was welcomed by the gathering, who expressed hope that the long-standing issue would finally be resolved.
In addition to the electricity issue, the meeting also focused on other pending demands of farmers, particularly the allotment of 10 percent developed plots and the settlement of abadi-related matters. On this front, the legislator assured the delegation that a meeting would be convened within 10 days under the leadership of the Principal Secretary (Industries) to discuss and resolve the farmers’ issues in a structured manner.
Members of the Bharatiya Kisan Parishad present in the delegation included Udal Arya, Jaiveer Pradhan, Kanwarpal Pradhan, Jaiprakash Arya, and Gaurav Awana of Atta village. Along with them, nearly 200 farmers and workers attended the meeting, underlining the scale and seriousness of the concerns being raised.
The delegation reiterated that the organisation remains committed to fighting for the rights and entitlements of farmers and the working class. Leaders of the council stated that they would continue to pursue these issues at every appropriate forum until concrete solutions are implemented on the ground.
The meeting concluded with the farmers expressing cautious optimism following the assurances given by the legislator. They emphasised that timely action and follow-up would be crucial in restoring trust and ensuring that basic amenities and rightful benefits reach the affected communities.
Bharatiya Kisan Parishad leaders reaffirmed that the organization stands prepared to take every necessary step to safeguard farmers’ interests and ensure justice for the rural and working populations of the region.
