Na bijli ayegi na bill: BJP leader mocks ally Nitish Kumar's free electricity promise
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s recent announcement of free electricity has sparked political reactions, with Uttar Pradesh Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma taking a dig at the announcement, saying there will be “no electricity, no bill,” implying that the scheme is meaningless without consistent power supply.
Just days ago, Nitish Kumar promised that from August 1, all households in Bihar would receive 125 units of electricity free each month. The initiative is expected to benefit around 1.67 crore families and comes in the lead-up to the Bihar Assembly elections expected later this year.
However, during a media interaction, UP’s Energy and Urban Development Minister responded with a pointed remark, stating, “Electricity will be free in Bihar, but that will only be possible if there is power supply. If there is no power supply in the state, it will be free anyways. There will be no electricity, no power bills.”
His comment, "Na bijli aayegi, na bill aayega" (Neither electricity will come, nor will the bill), was a direct jab at the feasibility of the promise, drawing attention to Bihar’s longstanding issues with inconsistent electricity supply.
The UP minister’s sarcastic remark on Nitish Kumar’s free electricity promise quickly fueled political backlash, with the Congress seizing the moment to target the NDA. The party shared a social media post combining Kumar’s announcement with Sharma’s jibe, using it to question the credibility of the alliance’s poll promises.
ये तो खेला हो गया 😜 pic.twitter.com/fWG09sYPPp
— Congress (@INCIndia) July 19, 2025
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West Bengal exit polls: People’s Pulse projects TMC lead, others predict BJP surge
Kolkata: Exit polls for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 have shown different projections, with some surveys indicating a lead for the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), while others suggest an advantage for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
According to People’s Pulse, the TMC+ alliance is projected to win between 177 and 187 seats in the 294-member Assembly.
The BJP is estimated to secure between 95 and 110 seats, while the Left Front+ is predicted to win up to one seat. The Congress (INC) is likely to get between one and three seats, and others are projected to win between one and two seats.
Matrize projections indicate a different trend, with the BJP projected to win between 146 and 161 seats, crossing the majority mark of 148, with a vote share of 42.5 per cent. The TMC is estimated to win between 125 and 140 seats with a vote share of 40.8 per cent.
P-MARQ has also projected a BJP lead, estimating the party to win between 150 and 175 seats, while the TMC+ alliance is expected to secure between 118 and 138 seats. The same survey projects Congress to win between 2 and 6 seats.
Poll Diary estimates suggest the BJP may win between 142 and 171 seats, while the TMC could secure between 99 and 127 seats. Other parties are projected to win between 5 and 9 seats.
Chanakya Strategies has projected the BJP to win between 150 and 160 seats, while the TMC is estimated to get between 130 and 140 seats. Others are expected to secure between 6 and 10 seats, while Congress and Left are projected at zero.
ABP projections estimate the BJP to win between 146 and 161 seats, while the TMC is expected to secure between 125 and 140 seats. Others are projected to win between 6 and 10 seats.
Polls in the state were held in two phases on April 23 and 29, and the counting of votes is scheduled to take place on May 4.
