Arvind Kejriwal says Electricity free for usage upto 200 units in Delhi
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New Delhi, Aug 01, 2019: Upto 200 units of electricity will be free in Delhi from today, Arvind Kejriwal announced today. Power consumed between 201 and 400 units will be at half price as the Delhi government will provide 50 per cent subsidy, he added as to NDTV.
"Today the cheapest electricity in the country is in Delhi," the Chief Minister said, calling it a "historic decision" that would help the "aam aadmi (common man)". Under the "Free Lifeline Electricity" scheme, those consuming 200 units of electricity each month will get no bill.
"Nobody says anything if the VIPs and big politicians get free power. Why deprive the common man? Am I wrong in taking this step," Mr Kejriwal questioned.
According to him, the move will cover at least 33 per cent consumers in the capital, whose usage is less than 200 units in the summer. "During the winter, the power consumption of around 70 per cent people is below 200,"he said.
His deputy Manish Sisodia tweeted: "Just like good education and health care, a basic quantim of electricity to run lights/fans at home is essential for that."
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