Meerut, May 3 -- A contractual lineman lost his job after he reportedly turned off the electricity supply to an entire village in support of a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 called by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB).

As a result, Ajrada, where electricity is supplied through the Mundali sub-station in Meerut, was without power for 15 minutes starting 9 pm last Wednesday.

AIMPLB had called for a symbolic "lights off" demonstration to oppose the Act. It urged Muslims across the country to turn off lights in their homes, shops, and businesses from 9 PM to 9:15 PM to protest the legislation.

Ajrada had announced its participation, with households opposing the legislation encouraged to voluntarily turn off t...