Agitation for power in Joypurhat
Hartal today
People under the banner of Biddut Grahak Sangram Committee brought out a procession and held a rally in Joypurhat town yesterday protesting frequent power outage.
Leaders of the committee at the rally called a half-day hartal in the town for today from 6 am to press smooth power supply. They also announced that the Power Development Board office will be besieged today.
People from all walks of life spontaneously joined the programmes. The processionists paraded streets of the town chanting slogans demanding power.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. After the procession and rally, the committee members were seen holding small street corner meetings to campaign for today's hartal.
According to PDB officials, the requirement of power in Joypurhat is 5 MW everyday but only 2 MW is available. They said they have nothing to do unless supply from the National Grid is increased.
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