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“Karnataka Farmers Unconventional Protest: Crocodile Brought to Electricity Office Over Power Cuts”

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Karnataka Farmers Bring Crocodile to Protest Power Cuts at Electricity Office

In an extraordinary protest against persistent power cuts that have disrupted their agricultural activities, farmers in Karnataka took a crocodile to the state-run Hubli Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM) office. The farmers were motivated by concerns over the dangers posed by wild animals and snakes during nighttime visits to their farms, necessitated by inadequate power supply during the day.

The unusual demonstration followed an incident where a farmer encountered an alligator in his agricultural field while attempting to irrigate it after power supply was restored late in the night. Villagers suggested that the crocodile had ventured from the nearby Krishna River in search of prey. The farmer promptly alerted his fellow villagers, who captured the alligator and transported it to the HESCOM office on October 19 to “illustrate” the risks they face. The presence of this “unusual guest” near the office understandably alarmed HESCOM officials, who promptly summoned the police and forest authorities to deal with the situation.

Subsequently, HESCOM officials assured the villagers that they would make every effort to eliminate daytime power cuts. Forest officials later relocated the crocodile to the Almatti Dam, from where it is believed to have strayed into the field.

According to Irrigation Department officials, this year’s inadequate rainfall has severely impacted agricultural activities, leading to water shortages in dams designated for irrigation purposes. Consequently, farmers have become heavily reliant on borewells for irrigation, contributing to excessive power consumption. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently addressed the power shortage in Karnataka, attributing it to a substantial increase in electricity demand and usage.

Power consumption, which historically averaged around 10,000 MW in October, has surged to 16,000 MW due to heightened electricity usage for agricultural purposes. The situation reflects the challenges faced by farmers in balancing their power needs for irrigation with the broader electricity demands of the state.

Sources By Agencies

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