Noida, February 20, 2026.
The protest organized by the Indian Kisan Parishad at the Electricity Department’s main office in Sector 16 continued on its ninth day Friday. The demonstration focuses on providing electricity connections to workers living in the floodplain area. Approximately 3,000 people participated, with women actively contributing to the movement.
From early morning, protesters gathered at the site holding placards, emphasizing that electricity is a basic right. Residents stated that the lack of electricity has long disrupted their daily lives, affecting children’s education, women’s safety, and household activities.
During the protest, administrative officials visited the site to engage in dialogue. ADM Bachchu Singh, ADCP Noida CP First Noida, the Additional Engineer, and other SDOs from the Electricity Department met with the representatives of the protest. Officials proposed discussions at the Meerut level with the Managing Director to resolve the issue.
The representatives insisted that the discussion should occur at a higher decision-making level. They stressed that the protest would continue until a concrete assurance is provided. Protesters also highlighted that previous promises to withdraw filed cases had not been fulfilled even after three months.
Addressing the gathering, Sukhbir Khalifa emphasized that credibility is lost when commitments are not honored. He warned that the protest would intensify day and night if electricity connections were not provided. He stated clearly that the agitation will conclude only when floodplain workers receive electricity connections.
Women participants explained the hardships caused by the lack of electricity, including safety risks after dark and disrupted children’s studies. Protesters affirmed that their movement is peaceful and focused solely on securing basic rights.
The Indian Kisan Parishad clarified that the objective is to achieve resolution through dialogue, not confrontation. Leaders appealed to authorities to take immediate action to address grievances and restore trust in the area.
The large turnout on the ninth day indicates broad public support for the movement. If a solution is not reached soon, the protest may escalate further in the coming days. All attention is on the next round of discussions between officials and protest representatives.
