The BJP and the Congress did nothing to check rising electricity rates in the city during their tenure in Government, senior AAP leader Gopal Rai alleged on Monday, challenging the saffron party to give 200 units of free power in the States it rules.
Addressing the gathering at an AAP Jan Samvad Yatra in Hari Nagar Assembly constituency, Rai said that there has been an increase of 13 per cent in electricity charges in Uttar Pradesh, while in Delhi, not only are people getting subsidised electricity but also free water.
The 'Jan Samvad' campaign has been launched by the AAP ahead of the Delhi polls, due early next year with an aim to hold direct dialogue with the public about its work till October 3 at various areas of the city.
Rai further said that before the AAP, the Congress was in government for 15 consecutive years and the BJP for five years before that, but neither of them showed "any seriousness about the rising electricity charges.
He also challenged the BJP to give 200 units of free electricity in any state ruled by it, saying that it is a misconception that if the same party is in power at the Centre, state and civic bodies then it easy to carry out development work.
"Look at the condition in Uttar Pradesh where there has been an increase of 13 per cent in the electricity charges. Compare it with Delhi where there is not only subsidised electricity but also free water supply," Rai said.
