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Politics
Akali Dal Promises Rs 5/Unit Power for Industries if It Wins Punjab Assembly
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM
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Sukhbir Bhadla, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, announced that the party will offer industries electricity at Rs 5 per unit if it forms the government in Punjab.
Sukhbir Bhadla, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), made a key electoral promise during a recent campaign event in Punjab. He stated that the party will provide industrial consumers with electricity at a rate of five rupees per unit if SAD wins the state assembly elections.
The announcement was aimed at addressing the concerns of the industrial sector, which has been grappling with high power tariffs and frequent load shedding. By offering a significantly lower rate, SAD hopes to attract investment and boost industrial activity across the state.
Bhadla emphasized that the proposal would be implemented through a dedicated policy framework, ensuring that the reduced tariff is sustained for the duration of the SAD-led government. He also highlighted the party’s broader commitment to economic development and infrastructure improvement.
The promise has drawn attention from both industry leaders and opposition parties, who are evaluating its feasibility and potential impact on the state’s fiscal health. As the election campaign intensifies, SAD’s power tariff pledge remains a central talking point among voters.
The announcement comes amid a competitive political landscape in Punjab, where parties are vying to secure the support of the manufacturing and textile sectors. SAD’s offer is seen as a strategic move to consolidate its base among business communities.
The announcement was aimed at addressing the concerns of the industrial sector, which has been grappling with high power tariffs and frequent load shedding. By offering a significantly lower rate, SAD hopes to attract investment and boost industrial activity across the state.
Bhadla emphasized that the proposal would be implemented through a dedicated policy framework, ensuring that the reduced tariff is sustained for the duration of the SAD-led government. He also highlighted the party’s broader commitment to economic development and infrastructure improvement.
The promise has drawn attention from both industry leaders and opposition parties, who are evaluating its feasibility and potential impact on the state’s fiscal health. As the election campaign intensifies, SAD’s power tariff pledge remains a central talking point among voters.
The announcement comes amid a competitive political landscape in Punjab, where parties are vying to secure the support of the manufacturing and textile sectors. SAD’s offer is seen as a strategic move to consolidate its base among business communities.