<p>Electricity department workers in several areas of Uttar Pradesh such as Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Amethi, Moradabad, Maharajganj went on strike affecting power supply in those areas. Many places faced a power blackout as workers protested privatisation. They were on a strike for an entire day.</p>

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