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Navjot Sidhu tweets on the issue of electricity in Punjab

Navjot Singh Sidhu has once again advised Captain Amarinder Singh's government on the issue of electricity in the state. Sidhu has advocated a 24-hour power supply, reduced per-unit electricity price, and offer 300 units of free electricity.

Navjot Singh Sidhu
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Published : Jul 4, 2021, 3:43 PM IST

Chandigarh:Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has once again advised Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's government on the issue of electricity in the state.

Sidhu wrote in a tweet that the power purchase agreements signed by the former CM Parkash Singh Badal should be canceled to fulfil the 18-point agenda set by the Punjab government high command. Therefore, Punjab Legislative Assembly should convene a session to make a law to fix the electricity prices as per the National Power Exchange.

Also Read:Punjab electricity crisis: Govt reviewing power purchase agreements

In another tweet, Sidhu mentioned that Punjab is already giving a subsidy of Rs 9,000 crore on electricity. He suggested a cut in electricity price per unit from Rs 10-12 to Rs 3-4 along with providing 300 units for free. He also urged the state to offer 24-hour power supply for the domestic and industrial sectors.

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