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
Two individuals suspected of spying for Pakistan have been arrested in Hapur district of western Uttar Pradesh. According to police sources, the arrests were carried out by an Intelligence Bureau (IB) team from Delhi. The suspects are alleged to have been engaged in espionage activities on behalf of Pakistan since 2025. The police investigation revealed that the accused maintained communication with a Pakistan-based gangster named Shahzad Bhatti through social media platforms. They reportedly exchanged sensitive information with Pakistani handlers in exchange for financial compensation. The probe also uncovered that the suspects conducted surveillance of locations such as Ramesh Nagar Metro Station, temples, and other public areas. A formal case has been registered against both individuals, and they are currently undergoing interrogation to gather more details about the espionage network. Shahzad Bhatti is described as a gangster with ties to international criminal networks in Pakistan. He is associated with illegal arms trade and has connections in countries including Europe, the United States, Canada, and Dubai. Reports indicate that Bhatti was previously banned by the Pakistani government but returned to the country in May 2025. The police have not provided further details about the extent of the network or the specific information exchanged. The case highlights ongoing concerns about cross-border intelligence activities and the role of criminal networks in facilitating such operations.#pakistan #intelligence_bureau #shahzad_bhatti #ramesh_nagar_metro_station #western_up
