Jetpar farmers' protest over electricity pole compensation continues
Farmers will continue struggle until resolution of 24-point demands
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
5 November 2026, 3:57 pm · 1 min read
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The protest by farmers in Jetpar village of Morbi, which has been ongoing for the last 5 months regarding compensation for electricity poles, continues. Farmers have made it clear that this satyagraha will continue until their 24-point representation is resolved.
A meeting was held between the farmers and the state's Agriculture Minister Jitubhai Vaghani and Energy Minister Rishikesh Patel, mediated by Jagdishbhai Kotadiya, Vice President of Sidsar Umia Dham. In this meeting, the possibility was expressed that the corridor compensation could be increased from the previous 30 per cent to 45 per cent, which means a 15 per cent increase in compensation. However, the farmers' struggle is not limited merely to corridor compensation.
According to a report by Sandesh, farmers had previously submitted a memorandum to the Morbi Collector in protest against a state government circular. This movement has been supported by farmers from across Gujarat as well as farmers from other states.
Jetpar is a village located in Morbi district where farmers have been protesting for a long time regarding compensation for electricity poles.
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