Himachal Pradesh: Cong promises free electricity, ₹1,500 per month to women
2 years, 4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: Cong promises free electricity, ₹1,500 per month to women

Live Mint  

Ahead of polls, the Congress government on Monday reportedly promised 300 units of free electricity to household consumers and a financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month to all women aged between 18 and 60 years if voted to power in Himachal Pradesh. Notably, the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Himachal Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, is as of now providing 125 units of electricity to household consumers for free since July 1, news agency PTI report said. In the meantime, the Aam Aadmi Party government also made a similar poll promise in the state a few months ago, when the then poll in-charge of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party for Himachal Pradesh, Satyendar Jain, announced in Dharamshala in April that 300 units of free electricity would be provided to household consumers if the party is voted to power in the state, the report said. While responding to a query on availability of funds, Baghel, who was accompanied by Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Mukesh Agnihotri and state Congress campaign committee chairman Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said suitable provisions will be made in the budget to honour the promises if the party returns to power in the state, as per the report.

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Delhi elections: AAP links aid scheme with voter deletion, BJP hits back
2 days, 1 hour ago

Delhi elections: AAP links aid scheme with voter deletion, BJP hits back

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said party volunteers will undertake registration for the “Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana”—which aims to provide monthly financial aid of ₹1,000 to women—urging potential beneficiaries to check their voter registration status and ensure they are not deleted as only registered voters will be able to avail of …

No electricity subsidies to grade-1, 2 state govt officers and employees in Himachal
1 week, 1 day ago

No electricity subsidies to grade-1, 2 state govt officers and employees in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

From 2025, electricity subsidies would no longer be provided to grade-1 and grade-2 state government officers and employees, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu after chairing a review meeting of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited on Monday, where in discussions on incorporating modern techniques to improve the functioning of the Board was held. Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu …

AAP misleading women with monthly allowance announcement, says BJP
1 week, 2 days ago

AAP misleading women with monthly allowance announcement, says BJP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP, on Saturday, said the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP dispensation, in a bid to gain women’s votes, has promised them a monthly allowance, just like they did in Punjab. However, AAP is only misleading the women of Delhi, as they seem to have forgotten that their Punjab government has not started the promised monthly allowance even after nearly …

Explained: From ₹290 cr to ₹3,250 cr – a decade of AAP govt’s free power spending in Delhi
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Explained: From ₹290 cr to ₹3,250 cr – a decade of AAP govt’s free power spending in Delhi

Live Mint  

In the run up to Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party – the two opposition parties – have promised to continue giving free electricity to the residents, if they come to power defeating the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. 77 % subsidies on zero electricity bills The AAP government in Delhi offers its flagship schemes – …

Explained: From ₹290 cr to ₹3,250 cr – a decade of AAP govt's free power spending in Delhi
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Explained: From ₹290 cr to ₹3,250 cr – a decade of AAP govt's free power spending in Delhi

Live Mint  

The AAP government's free electricity scheme in Delhi has skyrocketed from ₹ 290 crore to ₹ 3,250 crore over the past decade, benefiting millions. 77 % subsidies on zero electricity bills The AAP government in Delhi offers its flagship schemes – direct subsidy mainly on electricity, water and bus rides for women. Year Delhi Govt's Spent on Electricity Subsidy 2014-15 …

400 free electricity units: Congress makes big poll promise for Delhi, after BJP pledges to continue AAP schemes
2 weeks, 6 days ago

400 free electricity units: Congress makes big poll promise for Delhi, after BJP pledges to continue AAP schemes

Live Mint  

The Congress party has promised free electricity up to 400 units each month if it assumes power in Delhi in the upcoming assembly elections. This comes a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party said that it will continue the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government's free electricity, water subsidies and and free bus rides for women should it come to power …

BJP promises to continue free electricity, water schemes in Delhi; AAP dismisses it as ‘electoral jumla’
3 weeks ago

BJP promises to continue free electricity, water schemes in Delhi; AAP dismisses it as ‘electoral jumla’

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has said that it will continue the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government's free electricity, water subsidies and and free bus rides for women should it come to power in the national capital in the upcoming assembly elections. South Delhi Member of Parliament and chairman of the BJP's manifesto committee for Delhi assembly elections, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri …

Cash Aid For Women To Cheaper Electricity: How MVA & Mahayuti Poll Promises Compare
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Cash Aid For Women To Cheaper Electricity: How MVA & Mahayuti Poll Promises Compare

ABP News  

Like any poll season, it’s raining promises in Maharashtra ahead of the assembly election as the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the Maha Vikas Aghadi try to one-up each other to woo voters. Here are some key pointers on how the two alliances’ manifestos compare: Women: While the Mahayuti has promised to increase the monthly cash aid given to women under …

90% households in Punjab were reported to be receiving zero power bills
3 months, 2 weeks ago

90% households in Punjab were reported to be receiving zero power bills

Hindustan Times  

In 2022, when Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann took office, a significant concern for more than 3 crore people of Punjab was whether the newly-formed state government would provide 300 units of free electricity from the first month. Punjab power minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said 90% of the consumers in the state are enjoying free electricity. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

No power subsidies to those who pay income tax in Himachal: Sukhu
5 months, 1 week ago

No power subsidies to those who pay income tax in Himachal: Sukhu

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Himachal Pradesh cabinet decided on Friday to withdraw the free electricity scheme for all income-tax payers due to the poor financial health of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board. In a meeting, the state cabinet approved the rationalization of the Zero Electricity Bill provisions for domestic consumers by restricting the subsidy to “One Family, One Meter” and interlinking …

BJD promises free power to consumers up to 100 units
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BJD promises free power to consumers up to 100 units

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: In a move to woo voters ahead of the elections, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday promised free power for consumers using up to 100 units of electricity and 50 per cent subsidy for those consuming between 100 to 150 units. Announcing the ‘People’s Manifesto’ of the BJD here, the chief minister said that around 75 per cent of …

Two years of AAP govt: Free power powers populism in Punjab
9 months, 1 week ago

Two years of AAP govt: Free power powers populism in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Almost 90% of Punjab’s households got zero electricity bills last month. Of the 38 lakh consumers billed by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, 33.5 lakh got zero bill for electricity consumption. According to the state’s annual budget, a total power subsidy bill of ₹20,477crore crore has been proposed for 2024-25 as compared to the ₹17,457 crore in the last …

Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved the extension of the power subsidy scheme for the financial year 2024-25. In a meeting chaired by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, it was announced that the scheme would be in force till March 31, 2025, even as Kejriwal and power minister Atishi alleged the Opposition has made repeated attempts to derail the Aam Aadmi …

Free electricity, subsidies till 2025 - Highlights from Delhi cabinet meeting
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Free electricity, subsidies till 2025 - Highlights from Delhi cabinet meeting

Live Mint  

Arvind Kejriwal's Delhi government has extended the scheme for zero electricity bills and subsidies till 2024-25, said Minister Atishi after CM's emergency cabinet meeting on Thursday. “I am extremely glad to announce that in today's cabinet meeting, it has been decided that free electricity bills and subsidies will continue in 2024-2025 as well for the people of Delhi,” said AAP …

Cabinet approves ₹75,000-crore ‘free electricity’ solar scheme
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cabinet approves ₹75,000-crore ‘free electricity’ solar scheme

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a ₹75,021-crore package for the “PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana” to promote rooftop solar installations in India. “At current benchmark prices, this will mean ₹30,000 subsidy for 1 kW system, ₹60,000 for 2 kW systems and ₹78,000 for 3 kW systems or higher,” a press statement from the Power Ministry noted. For the remaining …

Women will get ₹15,000 annual assistance if Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh: CM Baghel
1 year, 1 month ago

Women will get ₹15,000 annual assistance if Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh: CM Baghel

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on November 12 said if the Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh, women will be given an annual financial assistance of ₹15,000 in the State. The announcement, which comes ahead of the second phase of Chhattisgarh elections scheduled on November 17, is being seen as a counter to the opposition BJP’s promise in its poll manifesto of …

DC Edit | Freebies vs essentials row rages ahead of elections
1 year, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Freebies vs essentials row rages ahead of elections

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last year launched a campaign against what he called the “revari culture”, i.e., political parties sweetening their election promises with too many freebies including cash, food grains, electricity, utensils, unemployment benefits, etc. BJP chief minister in Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan is literally on a freebie spree, offering liberal help to voters, especially women. It …

Assam Cong Protests Against Power Tariff Hike, Promises 200 units free electricity
1 year, 2 months ago

Assam Cong Protests Against Power Tariff Hike, Promises 200 units free electricity

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The Assam Congress staged protests across Assam against the recent hike in power tariff by the state government, while promising to provide free electricity up to 200 units if the party comes to power in the state. Asserting that Congress will not let anyone accumulate wealth by strangulating the public, Mr Gogoi also assured that Congress will provide at …

Arvind Kejriwal pledges electricity bill waivers, free education in Rajasthan as AAP gears up for polls
1 year, 3 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal pledges electricity bill waivers, free education in Rajasthan as AAP gears up for polls

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on September 4 pledged to waive all previous electricity bills in Rajasthan if his party secures victory in the upcoming Assembly election in the State. Mr. Kejriwal, along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, was in Jaipur to address a town hall programme as part of AAP’s election campaign. …

AAP government failed to deliver promise of free electricity: Delhi Congress
1 year, 5 months ago

AAP government failed to deliver promise of free electricity: Delhi Congress

India Today  

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee chief Anil Kumar on Monday took a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party, claiming that it has failed to fulfill its promise of providing free electricity, as the power tariff is set to rise in parts of Delhi. After the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission accepted the pleas of the private distribution companies, the power tariff is …

Kejriwal in Rajasthan promises 300 units free electricity, better education
1 year, 6 months ago

Kejriwal in Rajasthan promises 300 units free electricity, better education

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor on Sunday sounded the bugle for the assembly elections in Rajasthan where he promised 300 units of free electricity, mohalla clinics, jobs, schools and a corruption-free state. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in Rajasthan Launching a scathing attack at the Centre, Kejriwal said that the government is being run by “illiterate people”, …

Free power, subsidised cooking gas in Rajasthan a Cong poll gimmick: Mayawati
1 year, 6 months ago

Free power, subsidised cooking gas in Rajasthan a Cong poll gimmick: Mayawati

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has slammed the Congress government in Rajasthan over announcement of 100 units free electricity and cooking gas at rate of ₹500 by chief minister Ashok Gehlot. In a series of tweets, the BSP chief on Thursday said, “Now when assembly polls are near, the Congress government in Rajasthan has announced to provide cooking gas at …

Congress announces free 100 units electricity in poll-bound Rajasthan
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress announces free 100 units electricity in poll-bound Rajasthan

Live Mint  

Ahead of the next Assembly election later this year, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday announced free electricity on the consumption of up to 100 units per month. After observing inflation relief camps and interacting with the public, the Rajasthan CM said he decided to bring a slight change to the slab-wise exemption in electricity bills. We also received …

'Congress promised 200 units of free power': Villagers in Karnataka refuse to pay electricity bills
1 year, 7 months ago

'Congress promised 200 units of free power': Villagers in Karnataka refuse to pay electricity bills

India Today  

The Congress, which won in the recently held Karnataka assembly election, is still in the process of forming government in the state, but people in some parts are already demanding that promises made by the party be fulfilled. One of the Congress's major poll promises was giving 200 units of free electricity. And now, people from villages in districts like …

Women’s pension in Himachal Pradesh gives Congress political ammunition in Punjab to corner AAP
1 year, 8 months ago

Women’s pension in Himachal Pradesh gives Congress political ammunition in Punjab to corner AAP

The Hindu  

A day after Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a pension of ₹1,500 to all the 9,000 women of Spiti, one of the ‘tribal areas’ of the State as a part of the Congress’s pre-poll guarantee, the Congress party in neighbouring Punjab has got political ammunition to target the Aam Aadmi Party in the run-up to the Jalandhar …

Free electricity, jobs for all unemployed if AAP forms govt in Assam: Kejriwal
1 year, 8 months ago

Free electricity, jobs for all unemployed if AAP forms govt in Assam: Kejriwal

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday promised free electricity and jobs for all youths in Assam if his Aam Aadmi Party is voted to power in the Northeastern state. He also claimed the AAP government changed the face of Delhi in seven years, and that nothing but dirty politics took place in Assam, even though BJP has been …

No hike in power bills in Bihar as CM announces subsidy of ₹13,114 cr
1 year, 8 months ago

No hike in power bills in Bihar as CM announces subsidy of ₹13,114 cr

Hindustan Times  

In a major relief to power consumers in Bihar, the state government Friday announced that there will be no hike in electricity rates effective from April 1 and that it would provide a subsidy amount totalling ₹13,114 crore to cover up the hike in power tariff recommended recently by the Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission. However, the chief minister raised the …

Bihar: Special camps every month to address power bill complaints of consumers
1 year, 9 months ago

Bihar: Special camps every month to address power bill complaints of consumers

Hindustan Times  

The Bihar government will organise camps at the block level across the state every second Saturday of the month to resolve the complaints related to electricity bills, said state’s energy minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav in the legislative assembly, while giving the government reply on the budgetary demand of the department. The announcement is significant as chief minister Nitish Kumar had …

Gujarat Elections 2022: Will give 'free electricity' from March, promises Bhagwant Mann
2 years ago

Gujarat Elections 2022: Will give 'free electricity' from March, promises Bhagwant Mann

India TV News  

Gujarat Elections 2022: Exuding confidence in the victory of Aam Aadmi Party in the Gujarat polls, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said that the northwestern state will give free electricity from March. In Gujarat too we will give free electricity to people from March," said CM Bhagwant Mann. He also took a jibe at the Bhartiya Janata Party and …

Gujarat Assembly elections | AAP’s promise of ‘Delhi model’ piques curiosity, stokes debate in BJP stronghold
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat Assembly elections | AAP’s promise of ‘Delhi model’ piques curiosity, stokes debate in BJP stronghold

The Hindu  

Can the Aam Aadmi Party entice Gujarat, known for its mercantile culture, with the promise to replicate its “Delhi model” of administration and a slew of other incentives is a question bothering both its rivals, the Congress and the BJP, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the State. The AAP’s approach has broadly generated two kinds of responses among …

Karnataka spent ₹33,000 crore annually on power purchase
2 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka spent ₹33,000 crore annually on power purchase

The Hindu  

Karnataka has been spending a whopping ₹33,000 crore on power purchase an average annually under Power Purchase Agreement, Power Minister Sunil Kumar informed the Legislative Council on Monday. This includes long-term and short-term loans taken for development works and power purchase,” the Minister, said replying to BJP member Bharathi Shetty. Debt burden Giving the break-up of the debt burden of …

Power subsidy in Delhi on opt-in basis from October 1
2 years, 3 months ago

Power subsidy in Delhi on opt-in basis from October 1

The Hindu  

Delhiites will get subsidy on domestic power bills only on an opt-in basis from October 1, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced here on Wednesday. The decision, Mr. Kejriwal said, was based on public demand that consumers get the option of accepting or declining the power subsidy towards which an estimated ₹3,000 crore is spent by the Delhi government annually. “Out …

Delhi residents can get power subsidy only if they apply for free electricity scheme: Kejriwal
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi residents can get power subsidy only if they apply for free electricity scheme: Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Delhiites can avail the free electricity scheme from October only if they opt for it, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on September 14. With this move, the option to get Delhi government’s power subsidy will no longer be available by default and every year, power consumers will be given an option to continue with power subsidy or not. In his …

AAP promises ₹1,000 monthly allowance for women in poll-bound Himachal
2 years, 3 months ago

AAP promises ₹1,000 monthly allowance for women in poll-bound Himachal

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to woo female voters of Himachal Pradesh, the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday promised ₹1,000 monthly allowance to all women above the age of 18 years, if the party is voted to power. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia with other AAP leaders at the launch of the party’s fourth guarantee …

Rewadi war: Here's all you need to know about election freebies
2 years, 4 months ago

Rewadi war: Here's all you need to know about election freebies

India Today  

The freebie culture has made it to the centrestage of Indian politics. Telangana Rashtra Samithi Member of Legislative Council Kalvakuntla Kavitha said on Tuesday said that welfare schemes for poor people are not ‘freebies,’ and waiving loans of “dupe agencies” are actual freebies. Congress- Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Jaya Thakur told the Supreme Court that freebies in elections, such as …

Kejriwal promises ₹1000 allowance to women in Gujarat
2 years, 4 months ago

Kejriwal promises ₹1000 allowance to women in Gujarat

The Hindu  

After 300 units of free electricity and ₹3000 as unemployment allowance to jobless youth, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday, announced another “guarantee” of ₹1000 monthly allowance to every woman above 18, if AAP was voted to power, in Gujarat. In a town-hall event to interact with women in Ahmedabad, Mr. Kejriwal said that if …

Gujarat polls: Arvind Kejriwal promises Rs 1000 monthly allowance for women
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat polls: Arvind Kejriwal promises Rs 1000 monthly allowance for women

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has promised that if voted to power in Gujarat, his party will give a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 to all women above the age of 18 years. Aam Aadmi Party leaders are calling it Arvind Kejriwal's big gift to his sisters before Rakshabandhan. Arvind Kejriwal has also made an announcement for the police employees …

MP, Rajasthan and Karnataka among top states to provide power subsidy
2 years, 4 months ago

MP, Rajasthan and Karnataka among top states to provide power subsidy

Live Mint  

The state of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka are among top states providing highest power subsidy bill, accounting for ₹48,248 crore which is 36.4 percent. In 2022-23, with their latest announcements, the state’s budget allocation on electricity subsidy is going to climb over ₹22,800 crore,” Hindustan Times has reported citing a power ministry official on anonymity. According to the Union …

Arvind Kejriwal promises free 300 units power to people of Gujarat
2 years, 5 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal promises free 300 units power to people of Gujarat

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday promised that his party will provide free electricity up to 300 units per month if voted to power in Gujarat where the Assembly polls are slated to be held later this year. He also said that power dues upto December 2021 will be waived off if AAP …

Kejriwal's new pitch ahead of Gujarat polls: 300 units of free electricity if voted to power
2 years, 5 months ago

Kejriwal's new pitch ahead of Gujarat polls: 300 units of free electricity if voted to power

India Today  

Making a pitch for the assembly elections in Gujarat, scheduled to be held in December this year, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal promised that his party will provide free electricity up to 300 units per month if voted to power in the state. We will fulfill all the guarantees once we come to power in the state," he said, adding …

Free electricity upto 300 units: Kejriwal proposes ‘Delhi Model’ in Gujarat
2 years, 5 months ago

Free electricity upto 300 units: Kejriwal proposes ‘Delhi Model’ in Gujarat

Live Mint  

Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party, pledged on July 21 that - if his party won the election in Gujarat this year - free electricity up to 300 units per month would be provided. He had stated that the Aam Aadmi Party, if elected to power in Gujarat, would share its agenda with the state's citizens …

People of Gujarat must get free electricity: Kejriwal
2 years, 5 months ago

People of Gujarat must get free electricity: Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener, on Monday promised that people of Gujarat will get free electricity if his party is voted to power in the forthcoming Gujarat Assembly election to be held later this year. On the second day of his visit to the poll-bound State, Mr. Kejriwal addressed a town hall “Bijli Jansamvad” event …

Punjab households to get 300 units of free electricity from today: Bhagwant Mann
2 years, 5 months ago

Punjab households to get 300 units of free electricity from today: Bhagwant Mann

India TV News  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government is fulfilling a “guarantee” made to people of the state as from Friday each household will be getting 300 units of free electricity every month. From today, each family in Punjab will get 300 units of free electricity per month,” Mann said in a tweet. Giving 300 units of free electricity to …

Arvind Kejriwal to kickstart free electricity campaign in Gujarat ahead of upcoming Assembly elections
2 years, 6 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal to kickstart free electricity campaign in Gujarat ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to kickstart the campaign for free electricity in Gujarat ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. After Delhi and Punjab, AAP has now taken the mission to provide free electricity in Gujarat. AAP leader Gopal Italia said, "Today Delhi and Punjab are the only states in …

Delhiites to get choice to opt out of power subsidy scheme
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhiites to get choice to opt out of power subsidy scheme

The Hindu  

Starting October 1, residents of Delhi will be offered the opportunity to opt out of receiving subsidy on their electricity bill, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday. He said the Delhi Cabinet had approved the continuation of the free electricity scheme but had taken into account suggestions received from Delhiites who were financially stable who had said that they …

No free power in Delhi now: AAP's free electricity 'lollypop' lost its relevance?
2 years, 7 months ago

No free power in Delhi now: AAP's free electricity 'lollypop' lost its relevance?

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi CM Kejriwal announced a change in AAP's big populist measure - free electricity Now cheap electricity will be optional in Delhi, as per Kejriwal's announcement Power subsidy will be given to those who ask for subsidised power from October 1 Delhi free electricity: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced a change in Aam Aadmi Party's big …

Punjab's AAP govt fulfils promise - 300 units of free power per home from July 1
2 years, 8 months ago

Punjab's AAP govt fulfils promise - 300 units of free power per home from July 1

Hindustan Times  

Punjab's AAP government has said it will provide 300 units of free electricity for every household in the state from July 1. “From 1st July 2022, every household in Punjab will have 300 units of free electricity every month - 600 units for 2 months. BC, BPL, freedom fighters households used to get 200 units of free electricity earlier, they …

AAP fulfills poll promise, Punjab govt announces 300 units of free electricity
2 years, 8 months ago

AAP fulfills poll promise, Punjab govt announces 300 units of free electricity

Live Mint  

Fulfilling one of the pre-election promises, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party has announced 300 units of free electricity for Punjab residents from July 1. According to Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab, "Government of Punjab announces 300 units of free electricity for households from July 1st, 2022". A few days ago, AAP spokesperson Malwinder Singh Kang had indicated that …

Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal meet on AAP's 'free electricity' for Punjab poll pledge
2 years, 8 months ago

Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal meet on AAP's 'free electricity' for Punjab poll pledge

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party ’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal will meet chief minister Bhagwant Mann in Delhi on Tuesday to finalise the modalities to fulfil their poll promise of providing free electricity for up to 300 units in Punjab. The free electricity scheme was the first poll promise Kejriwal made in Punjab on June 29 last year in the …

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