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Amid power crisis, Sidhu says AAP, SAD 'bent upon Punjab's destruction'

Amid the ongoing power crisis in Punjab, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday hit out at the opposition, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) of being "bent upon the state's destruction."Taking to Twitter, Sidhu accused the Badals of looting the state by signing power purchase agreements (PPA) for 25 years of solar power at Rs 5.97 to Rs 17.91 per unit during their rule, despite knowing that the cost was decreasing at 18 per cent per year."Badals-signed PPAs with Thermal Power Plants & Majithia as Minister Renewable Energy (2015-17) signed PPAs for 25 Years for Solar Power at Rs 5.97 to 17.91 per unit to loot Punjab knowing the cost of solar is decreasing 18% per year since 2010 and is Rs 1.99 per unit today," the Congress leader tweeted.Hitting out at the AAP who will contest the upcoming state assembly elections for the first time next year, Sidhu said that the Delhi government wanted thermal power plants to shut down in the middle of .

Water cannons used on AAP workers trying to gherao Punjab CM's residence

The protesting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers, led by its Punjab unit chief Bhagwant Mann, shouted slogans against the Congress government over the power shortage.

Kejriwal promises 300 units of free electricity ahead of Punjab polls

300 units of free electricity to every family in Punjab: AAP

Punjab government not allowing Kejriwal to hold press meet: AAP

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has denied the charge

AAP, BJP spar over SC panel's report on 'inflated' oxygen need

Responding to BJP's accusations, Kejriwal on Friday said his only "crime" was that he "fought for the breath of two crore people" of Delhi

Now, Rashtra Manch to invite leaders from the Congress to next meet

Samajwadi Party leader Ghanshyam Tiwari told Business Standard that a 'decision' not to invite the Congress party to the meeting was just a "rumour"

AAP CM candidate for Punjab will be from Sikh community, announces Kejriwal

Ahead of the 2022 Punjab Assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party supremo Kejriwal announced that the party's chief ministerial candidate for Punjab will be from the Sikh community

Rebel Aam Aadmi Party MLAs meet Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, merge outfit

The merger is seen as a shot in a arm of Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh who is at the target of Navjot Singh Sidhu led camp in the state.

Delhi govt makes fresh bid to get L-G nod for doorstep delivery of ration

Earlier this month, the Arvind Kejriwal government had claimed that the scheme was rejected by L-G contending that the Centre's approval was not sought for it and there was a pending case in the court

AAP will contest all seats in Gujarat in 2022 polls, says Kejriwal

Kejriwal is the party's national convener

Delhi HC refuses to stay order allowing pvt schools to charge annual fees

HC seeks reply of association representing over 450 private schools on appeals of AAP government, students against single judge order

Delhi yet to receive more Covid-19 vaccines for 18-44 group, says Atishi

Delhi is yet to receive more vaccines for the 18-44 age group and only private hospitals are giving jabs to beneficiaries in this category for now, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Atishi said on Tuesday

AAP, BJP spar over Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Singapore variant tweet

City-state objects to comments; doesn't speak for India, says Centre

Delhi received 499 MT oxygen on May 8 against 700 MT ordered by SC: Chadha

Delhi received just 499 metric tonnes of oxygen on May 8 against the average supply of 700 MT ordered by the Supreme Court, AAP MLA Raghav Chadha said on Sunday

Coronavirus restrictions in Maharashtra not in interest of people: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party opposed the imposition of new restrictions in Maharashtra alleging that the state government and the Mumbai civic body have failed to curb the rise in Covid-19 cases

Accelerate drive in India first before sending Covid vaccines outside: AAP

The AAP questioned the Centre for sending Covid-19 vaccines across the world instead of further accelerating the inoculation drive within the country

President Ram Nath Kovind clears GNCTD Bill giving Delhi LG more powers

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday approved the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) (Amendment) Bill 2021, which was passed by Parliament last week.

Battle royale between a more powerful LG and AAP govt appears inevitable

The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week and is now awaiting the President's formal assent before it becomes a law

'Sad day for democracy', says Kejriwal after RS passes GNCTD Amendment Bill

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday termed the passing of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Rajaya Sabha a "sad day for democracy"

Somnath Bharti moves HC against conviction, 2-yr jail term in assault case

AAP MLA Somnath Bharti Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court