PANAJI
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday took a dig at the State government over Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s refusal to consider providing free electricity to Goans while his party colleagues in Mumbai are agitating for the same and party promising free electricity to the residents of Hyderabad in Telangana.
AAP in a press note stated, “BJP General Secretary Devyani Pharande-led party workers in a demonstration in Mumbai demanded that the government provide free electricity to those consuming up to 100 units of power per month and pointed out that this was an election promise made to the people of Maharashtra.”
AAP inferred that Hyderabad which is facing the civic polls, the BJP manifesto was released by former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the manifesto promised free electricity and water supply to the residents.
Hitting out at Chief Minister Sawant, AAP stated, “Ironically while the BJP is pressing or promising free electricity in neighbouring Maharashtra and Hyderabad, in Goa BJP chief minister refuses to consider the demand of the people for free electricity despite a debate on the issue that lasted for nearly a week and grabbed everybody’s attention.”
In fact, following Power Minister Nilesh Cabral’s dismal performance at the debate on power scenario, the Goa government announced a one-time settlement scheme to enable people to clear their outstanding power bills with either a total cancellation or reduction of the delayed payment cess.
“The fact that BJP is now offering free power supply in some states just proves that the Arvind Kejriwal model of power tariff is better than what was followed by different political parties today and AAP shall continue its battle to get the same implemented in Goa,” stated AAP leader Adv Surel Tilve while speaking to media persons.
AAP gets a thrust in Pernem, locals join in large numbers
PANAJI: Pundalik Dhargalkar who is the independent candidate for the ensuing Zilla Panchayat elections from Dhargal constituency on Friday officially joined the AAP with party Goa convenor Rahul Mhambre declaring that this is just the beginning with many more likely to join the party in coming days.
Pundalik said, he decided to join AAP as it was the only party taking up issues concerning Goa and can bring about true development of Goa as it has done with Delhi. “I am particularly impressed with their power policy as I know many Goans who cannot afford to pay their electricity bills,” he said.
Replying to a question, he said when elected as ZP member he will strive to provide toilets to those who do not have them and also provide proper access to the houses of those who do not have access.
