Senior officials of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) had to face a lot of inconvenience to run the daily chores of the corporation as protesting farmer unions continued their indefinite fast outside the head office of the corporation.

PSPCL officials said important files and management of power supply to various villages in view of the ongoing paddy season was likely to suffer if the protest continued. “Our daily power purchase and other data management cannot be completed without the staff. We have requested the farmers many times, but they are adamant on not allowing the staff to enter the building,” said a top official.