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.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
