Karnataka farmers protest electricity crisis, take crocodile to powerhouse

October 24, 2023 - PatialaPolitics

Karnataka farmers protest electricity crisis, take crocodile to powerhouse

Frustrated farmers from Ronihal Village in Karnataka’s Vijayapura resorted to an attention-grabbing tactic to highlight their grievances regarding frequent power cuts and delays in receiving three-phase electricity. They brought a live crocodile to the HESCOM electricity office, aiming to draw the government’s attention to their plight. The video footage capturing the farmers unloading the crocodile at the substation has garnered significant attention on social media