Residents’ protest in Greater Noida’s floodplain colonies—Kulesara, Lakhanawali, and Sutyana—has finally forced the administration to act on long-ignored electricity issues. After weeks of scorching heat and no power, the residents’ united stand led to the acceptance of four major demands by district officials.
Authorities have now agreed to urgently repair all damaged transformers in Kulesara and Sutyana, upgrade transformer loads where necessary, install new transformers in underserved colonies, and form a special committee to address electricity grievances. However, the demand for legal electricity connections to all homes was rejected, citing a state ban on regularizing homes in floodplain zones.
“No legal electricity connections will be given to homes in flood-prone areas,” clarified NPCL spokesperson Manoj Jha, citing clear instructions from the Uttar Pradesh government.
Led by the Ekta Sangharsh Samiti, the residents’ protest drew around 500 locals and faced strong resistance from law enforcement. Protesters alleged that the police tried to detain key leaders and halt the demonstration. However, the determined crowd resisted, ultimately reaching the district magistrate’s office and submitting their five-point demand list.
“This isn’t just about power in our colonies—it’s a message to every neglected neighborhood that standing together works,” said Rupesh Rai, the Samiti’s coordinator.
For years, areas like Shyam Vihar, Jai Hanuman Colony, and Parshuram Vihar have suffered due to low-capacity or missing transformers. Locals, especially women and the elderly, say living without power has become unbearable in summer.
While a full resolution is still pending, residents see this partial victory as proof that unity and persistence can break administrative silence.
