Meerut Kisan Union Questions Power Bill Hike, Warns of Protest The Meerut Kisan Union, representing farmers in western Uttar Pradesh, has raised concerns over a proposed 10% increase in electricity bills, accusing the state government of imposing an unfair financial burden on rural communities. Amit Tyagi, the organization’s youth state secretary based in Ganeshpur, criticized the government for its contradictory policies, stating that while it claims to provide relief to sugarcane farmers, it simultaneously hikes electricity tariffs under the guise of a fuel surcharge. This, he argued, would exacerbate the already dire economic conditions faced by farmers, laborers, traders, and ordinary citizens. Tyagi highlighted that farmers in the region are grappling with rising costs of inputs such as diesel, fertilizers, and agricultural machinery, alongside volatile electricity prices. The proposed 10% increase in power bills, he warned, would further strain their financial stability and deepen the crisis. He also referenced the recent revocation of the Sugarcane Control Order-2026, which had sparked widespread protests across the state. Farmers had successfully pressured the government to withdraw the order, a move Tyagi credited to the collective strength of the rural community. The union leader emphasized that the recent victory over the Sugarcane Control Order demonstrated the power of organized resistance. He urged farmers, youth, laborers, and citizens to remain united, stressing that without collective action, their rights and livelihoods would remain vulnerable to exploitation. The Meerut Kisan Union has now issued a formal warning: if the government does not reverse the electricity tariff hike, the organization will escalate its efforts by launching a statewide protest.#western_up #ganeshpur #meerut_kisan_union #amit_tyagi #sugarcane_control_order_2026
