Today Haryana News 22 October 2026, the biggest story is a three-day statewide strike by power department employees and engineers. They are protesting a 25-year parallel electricity distribution license granted to a private company for Gurugram and Nuh, and the strike is scheduled for October 22 to 24. Also in the news: BJP’s new Haryana in-charge, Smriti Irani, begins a two-day visit; the weather outlook for the coming days; and a change in Lado Lakshmi Yojana verification from November 1.
Today's top 5 Haryana updates at a glance
- Power employees and engineers begin a statewide strike scheduled for October 22 to 24
Eleven Power gets a 25-year parallel distribution licence for Gurugram and Nuh; the state plans to appeal
Smriti Irani and Bhola Singh begin a two-day Panchkula visit
Agri Leadership Summit in Jhajjar’s Hasanpur on October 23
Fresh western disturbance from October 24; Lado Lakshmi face verification moves to once every three months from November 1
1. Haryana power employees' 3-day strike: what is it about?
The Haryana Bijli Karmchari evam Engineer Sanyukt Sangharsh Morcha has called a statewide strike on October 22, 23 and 24. According to reports by ThePrint and The Tribune, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has granted Eleven Power Private Limited a 25-year parallel distribution licence for Gurugram and Nuh. It is the first such licence in Haryana. Consumers in the two districts would be able to choose between the private operator and the state-owned Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN). Some reports mention about 8.3 lakh consumers.
Why did HERC grant the license?
ThePrint reports that the commission cited discom data showing more than one lakh pending applications for new connections. HERC said a parallel license would give consumers an alternative and encourage competition. The petition was also backed by 32 intervenors, including the Gurgaon Industrial Association, and by farmers’ associations in Gurugram and Nuh.
What does Eleven Power plan?
Eleven Power is part of the Eleven Group chaired by Medanta co-founder Sunil Sachdeva. It has proposed capital expenditure of about Rs 4,717 crore over five years and says roughly 80 per cent of its power will come from renewable sources. Nuh is included in the first phase of the rollout.
Why are employees protesting?
The unions call the decision anti-people and anti-employee. They allege that handing profitable areas to a private firm will weaken DHBVN and could eventually mean higher tariffs for consumers and job losses. Aaj Tak reports that the front is raising the future of nearly 40,000 employees and engineers. The Morcha also says the government did not act on its demands despite assurances from the power minister at an August 10 meeting.
ETV Bharat reports that employees burned copies of the order on October 21, including in Bhiwani, and warned that the strike could become indefinite if the decision is not withdrawn. A meeting of the central leadership on October 25 is expected to decide the next steps.
What is the government's position?
Energy Minister Anil Vij said on October 19 that the state will challenge the HERC order before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). He told ThePrint that HERC is an independent body constituted under a central law. According to ETV Bharat, the Morcha said it was unable to attend a meeting the minister called for talks.
What it means for consumers
The strike could disrupt power department operations and complaint handling, particularly in Gurugram and Nuh. How far electricity supply itself will be affected has not been officially confirmed. Check notices from DHBVN or UHBVN for verified updates.
2. Smriti Irani's two-day Haryana visit
According to The Tribune, BJP’s newly appointed state in-charge, former Union minister Smriti Irani, and co-in-charge Bhola Singh will arrive in Panchkula on Thursday, October 22. Separate meetings are proposed with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, state president Archana Gupta, state organization general secretary Pawan Rana, the core committee, state office bearers, district in-charges, and district presidents. They will also meet MPs, Union ministers, and Haryana ministers separately. The talks are expected to cover the state of the organization, party activity in the districts, and the implementation of organizational schemes.
3. Agri Leadership Summit in Jhajjar on October 23
The Tribune reports that former Haryana Agriculture Minister Om Prakash Dhankar has announced the Agri Leadership Summit 2026, a farmers’ fair, at Hasanpur village in the Badli constituency on October 23.
4. Haryana weather update: new western disturbance from October 24
The India Meteorological Department’s bulletin issued on the night of October 21 says no significant weather is likely over Northwest India this week, with temperatures near normal at many places across Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi. A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect Northwest India from October 24. Check the IMD website for the latest forecast.
5. Lado Lakshmi Yojana: face verification changes from November 1
According to NewsBytes and scheme-information websites, beneficiaries of the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana will need to complete face authentication on the Lado Lakshmi app once every three months from November 1, instead of every month. The monthly requirement stays until October 31. For the full set of changes, refer to the official notification or portal.
Frequently asked questions
Until when is the Haryana power employees' strike?
The Morcha has announced a three-day strike from October 22 to 24, 2026, and union leaders have warned it could be extended.
Why are power employees on strike in Haryana?
They oppose HERC’s decision to grant Eleven Power a 25-year parallel distribution license in Gurugram and Nuh.
Which company got the Gurugram-Nuh license?
Eleven Power Private Limited, part of the Eleven Group. The state government has said it will appeal the order before APTEL.
What changes in Lado Lakshmi Yojana from November 1?
According to reports, beneficiaries will complete face authentication once every three months instead of monthly.
Read earlier: Today Haryana News 20 October 2026
Conclusion
The biggest story today is the October 22 to 24 strike by Haryana’s power employees against the 25-year parallel distribution license given to Eleven Power in Gurugram and Nuh. The state has said it will appeal to APTEL, while the unions plan to decide their next steps at a meeting on October 25, so the next few days will matter.
Also worth watching are Smriti Irani’s Panchkula visit, the Agri Leadership Summit on October 23, a possible western disturbance from October 24, and the Lado Lakshmi face-verification change from November 1. For daily updates, follow Today Haryana News on CWB Hindi News.
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This post is based on available reports and will be updated if the situation changes.
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