Power strike threat: CM constitutes panel for talks with staff

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 27

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday took proactive measures to the threat of a strike given by the Unions of Haryana Power Utilities on June 29 and 30. 

He directed the officers of the Power Department to ensure that all possible measures were taken to avoid inconvenience to the public and that disruption in supply of power did not occur.  He also constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Krishan Lal Panwar, Transport Minister, with Chief Secretary and Additional Chief Secretary (Power) as members for discussions with the representatives of agitating employees.

The Chief Minister also issued an appeal to the agitating employees for withdrawing the call for strike.  He further stated that the government was determined to ensure that disruption in the supply of power did not occur and miscreants who might try to disrupt the power system would be dealt with sternly.