Consumers in Delhi can give missed call to opt for power subsidy from today: Arvind Kejriwal
2 years, 3 months ago

Consumers in Delhi can give missed call to opt for power subsidy from today: Arvind Kejriwal

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Kejriwal said many people wanted to give up power subsidy in Delhi. Those who want to avail subsidy will get a form that they can fill to apply New Delhi: Online and offline methods will be made available to consumers to opt for power subsidy from Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said. At a press conference here, he said power consumers in Delhi can give a missed call on 7011311111 to opt for the subsidy from today. They can also give a missed call on 7011311111 whereby they will get a form on WhatsApp that they can fill up to apply for subsidy.

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Arvind Kejriwal Exclusive: Former CM Highlights Concern for Delhi’s Future, Watch Full Interview
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Arvind Kejriwal Exclusive: Former CM Highlights Concern for Delhi’s Future, Watch Full Interview

ABP News  

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, reflecting on his 177 days in jail, described the experience as mentally challenging, sharing that he was kept in isolation, lost significant weight, and had to approach the court to receive insulin. In an exclusive interview with ABP News, he accused the BJP of targeting him and the Aam Aadmi Party, claiming that if …

BJP to unveil direct benefit transfer plans in Delhi poll: Sources
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP to unveil direct benefit transfer plans in Delhi poll: Sources

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is considering alternative benefit transfer plans to counter the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) subsidized services in Delhi. The party is unlikely to announce its Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Assembly election, despite pressure from various factions within the party.

Fact Check: Atishi did not announce power subsidy cancellation in Delhi, viral video misleading
7 months ago

Fact Check: Atishi did not announce power subsidy cancellation in Delhi, viral video misleading

India TV News  

Fact Check by LOGICALLY FACTS: The Verdict The video turned out to be from 2023 when power minister Atishi held a press conference stating that the scheme will end as the Delhi LG had not given his approval. A clip of Delhi’s power minister Atishi stating that the power subsidy in the city will end was shared online before the …

Fact Check: Truth behind AAP minister Atishi Marlena's viral clip claiming power subsidy in Delhi will be discontinued
7 months ago

Fact Check: Truth behind AAP minister Atishi Marlena's viral clip claiming power subsidy in Delhi will be discontinued

Hindustan Times  

A video featuring Atishi Marlena, education minister in the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government, speaking about discontinuing power subsidy in Delhi is making rounds on social media. Video featuring AAP's Atishi speaking about discontinuing power subsidy in Delhi is making rounds on social media. In the longer version, Atishi blamed Delhi LG for delaying the file that will approve continuing …

Kejriwal makes 10 poll guarantees: ‘24*7 electricity, no Agniveer scheme…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Kejriwal makes 10 poll guarantees: ‘24*7 electricity, no Agniveer scheme…’

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's chief minister and AAP chief, Arvind Kejriwal, announced "Kejriwal ki Guarantee," outlining ten works to be done on a war footing if the INDIA bloc comes into power after winning theLok Sabha elections. Follow: Arvind Kejriwal news live Arvind Kejriwal's 10 guarantee Kejriwal's 10 Guarantees for Lok Sabha Elections 1. 24-Hour Electricity Supply: Kejriwal said that their government will …

Delhi’s subsidy schemes to continue, assures L-G
8 months, 1 week ago

Delhi’s subsidy schemes to continue, assures L-G

The Hindu  

Saxena on Saturday said none of the subsidy schemes being run in the Capital will be stopped just because Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is lodged in jail, prompting the ruling Aam Aadmi Party to claim the statement as a victory for its government. Raj Niwas, in a statement, said the L-G has taken serious note of “patently false and deliberately …

Power point: Free electricity, subsidies to continue till March 2025, says Delhi govt
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Power point: Free electricity, subsidies to continue till March 2025, says Delhi govt

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved the power subsidy scheme for 2024-25, which will enable 22 lakh families consuming up to 200 units of electricity to continue to get zero bills. Taking to ‘X’, the chief minister said: “Your 24 hours electricity and free electricity has been extended till 31st March 2025. Power Minister Atishi stated, “The government …

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 …

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 …

Delhi: L-G Directs Special Audit Of Power Subsidy Amount Disbursed To Discoms By Kejriwal Govt
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi: L-G Directs Special Audit Of Power Subsidy Amount Disbursed To Discoms By Kejriwal Govt

ABP News  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday directed the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to conduct a Special Audit of Distribution Companies with respect to Electricity Subsidy released by the Delhi government to DISCOMs for financial years 2016-17 and 2021-22. Meanwhile, Saxena on Monday wrote a strongly worded letter threatening legal action against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party …

Delhi LG Saxena Threatens To Sue CM Arvind Kejriwal Power Subsidy
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi LG Saxena Threatens To Sue CM Arvind Kejriwal Power Subsidy

ABP News  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has refuted allegations by the Aam Aadmi Party that he wanted to end the government's power subsidy, and warned of legal action if adequate proof is not provided to support the claim. According to Saxena, a "propaganda" was employed by Delhi Power Minister Atishi on April 14 about the Delhi government's decision on extending …

Power Subsidy Row: Delhiites to Get Inflated Bills from Monday? Here's What AAP, L-G Have to Say
1 year, 8 months ago

Power Subsidy Row: Delhiites to Get Inflated Bills from Monday? Here's What AAP, L-G Have to Say

News 18  

A fresh row broke out between the Aam Aadmi Party government and Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena after Power Minister and AAP leader Atishi accused the Lt Governor of not approving a file that would result in the discontinuation of power subsidies for almost 46 lakh people in the national capital from Friday onwards. ‘People will get inflated bills without …

Delhi electricity subsidy halves year-on-year to ₹1,644 crore
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi electricity subsidy halves year-on-year to ₹1,644 crore

Hindustan Times  

There has been a sharp fall in power subsidy released by the Delhi government, the 2022-23 Economic Survey showed on Monday. The expenditure in the energy sector in 2021-22 was the highest in the past decade, with ₹ 3274.32 crore or 10.79% of the total expenditure incurred being utilised for the subsidy scheme. The decline could be attributed to the …

Delhi L-G orders probe in AAP's free power scheme; Kejriwal links it to Gujarat polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi L-G orders probe in AAP's free power scheme; Kejriwal links it to Gujarat polls

The Hindu  

The tussle between Delhi L-G V.K. Saxena and the Kejriwal Government intensified on October 4 as he ordered an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the power subsidy scheme, raising the hackles of AAP leaders who claimed his move was linked to Gujarat polls and aimed at stalling the free electricity initiative. “BJP-appointed L-G of Delhi has ordered the probe under …

Delhi L-G orders probe into AAP govt's free power scheme, Kejriwal links it to Gujarat polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi L-G orders probe into AAP govt's free power scheme, Kejriwal links it to Gujarat polls

India Today  

Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena has ordered a probe into the alleged irregularities in the power subsidy scheme of the AAP dispensation, prompting a strong response from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who linked it to the Gujarat polls and claimed the move aimed at stalling the free electricity initiative. Saxena's action followed a complaint filed at the L-G Secretariat which …

Over 2.5 million out of 5.8 million in Delhi apply for power subsidy
2 years, 2 months ago

Over 2.5 million out of 5.8 million in Delhi apply for power subsidy

Hindustan Times  

Over 2.5 million power consumers in Delhi have applied for tariff subsidies so far, said officials aware of the matter, two weeks after the state government made it mandatory for residents to opt-in to receive these benefits, with around 3.3 million people in the city still to sign-up for the programme. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal this May announced that …

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 …

Now, Delhiites will have to apply for electricity subsidy | Here's how you can do it
2 years, 3 months ago

Now, Delhiites will have to apply for electricity subsidy | Here's how you can do it

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that subsidy on electricity bills will now be optional and available only for those who apply for it. Ending the automatic electricity subsidy, CM Kejriwal announced a phone number where consumers can give missed call for continuation of their power subsidy. and acceptance number for Delhi government's electricity subsidy. Delhi government will …

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  

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Give a missed call to get power subsidy! Delhi govt to issue phone number soon
2 years, 4 months ago

Give a missed call to get power subsidy! Delhi govt to issue phone number soon

Live Mint  

Delhi people now will soon be able to give a missed call to register for the power subsidy benefit in the national capital. The Delhi government is all set to issue a particular phone number to allow its residents to opt-in for the power subsidy at ease, according to news agency ANI. According to ANI reports, the agenda of the …

Delhi: Residents will get ’opt-in’ forms for power subsidy from August
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi: Residents will get ’opt-in’ forms for power subsidy from August

Live Mint  

The residents of Delhi will be receiving an add-on form with their electricity bill in August that asks them to clarify if they want to avail power subsidy or not. The power department plans to attach forms along with electricity bills that will read "I want to avail the power subsidy" along with a message from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, …

Delhi Cheap Power: Want Subsidy? Both Online, Offline Options Available; Check Details
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Cheap Power: Want Subsidy? Both Online, Offline Options Available; Check Details

News 18  

As the Delhi government has decided to provide electricity subsidy to only those who specifically opt for it, both online and offline options will be provided to the consumers to inform the government whether they want to avail of the subsidy or let go of it, according to a PTI report quoting officials. That is, if a power consumer wants …

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  

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AAP Govt is Looking for Excuses to End Power Subsidy in Delhi: BJP
2 years, 7 months ago

AAP Govt is Looking for Excuses to End Power Subsidy in Delhi: BJP

News 18  

The Aam Aadmi Party government here is looking for ways and excuses to end power subsidy, the Delhi BJP alleged on Thursday, hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that electricity consumers can opt out of the subsidy scheme from October 1. While announcing the Delhi Cabinet’s decision on allowing consumers the option to leave the subsidy, if so desired …

News18 Evening Digest: Want Electricity Subsidy? From October 1, Ask for It, Says CM Kejriwal and Other Stories
2 years, 7 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: Want Electricity Subsidy? From October 1, Ask for It, Says CM Kejriwal and Other Stories

News 18  

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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  

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Eye on polls, Arvind Kejriwal promises free electricity in Punjab
3 years, 5 months ago

Eye on polls, Arvind Kejriwal promises free electricity in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday that if the AAP was voted to power in the assembly elections early next year, it would ensure 300 units of free electricity to each household. Aam Aadmi Party national convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal flanked by Punjab AAP chief Bhagwant Mann and state …

Kejriwal promises free power if AAP forms govt in Punjab
3 years, 5 months ago

Kejriwal promises free power if AAP forms govt in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday promised free electricity in Punjab if his party wins next year’s assembly polls in the state. Kejriwal promises free power if AAP forms govt in Punjab Kejriwal, who is scheduled to address a press conference in Chandigarh on Tuesday, made the announcement on Twitter. Minutes later, a …

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