Providing of 200 units of free power: NC govt failed to fulfil its promise: Sajad Lone

Srinagar, Jun 28: Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone,  today strongly criticised the National Conference (NC) government for not fulfilling its promise to provide 200 units of free electricity to consumers.

In a post on X, Lone described the promise made during the election by NC  as a misleading pledge, riddled with technical and financial gaps. He accused  the government of lacking the will to implement  the promises made in the assembly election manifest o in 2024.

The PC President  stated  what was projected as a relief to all consumers  has been reduced to a restricted scheme targeting only AAY families—implemented through a central government programme and not an original initiative of the NC.

“In the NC election manifesto, free electricity up to 200 units was promised. In the Assembly, it was cleared that it is for AAY families only,” Lone said, adding that the promise relies entirely on the “PM Surya Ghar Solar Rooftop Scheme”—a centrally sponsored scheme already available to all states and Union Territories across India.

He stated that nearly 10 months have elapsed since the promise was made, yet free electricity remains elusive.