<ul><li>More than 27 lakh employees from the power sector in India to go on strike on 9 July against the proposed privatization of power distribution in 42 districts of Uttar Pradesh.</li><li>Strikes and protests at the district level set to begin on 2 July as per National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers.</li><li>Symbolic nationwide strike expected on the day Uttar Pradesh government floats a tender for privatization.</li><li>All India Power Engineers Federation has requested the Centre to intervene, expressing concerns about adverse effects on the marginalized population and farmers.</li></ul>

Power-sector staff across India to go on strike on 9 July

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