Power planning under scrutiny amid shutdowns and delays

Arora dismisses exit rumours on AAP MPs, says he remains focused as Punjab CM

During the press conference, journalists asked Minister Sanjeev Arora about rumors suggesting that he, too much like the seven MPs might be contemplating leaving the AAP. Responding to this, Arora stated, “I am a Minister in the Punjab government. I have not spoken to Raghav Chadha for the past six to eight months. I am speaking here solely in my capacity as a Cabinet Minister.” Regarding the seven MPs who quit the party while leveling allegations against the AAP, Minister Arora simply remarked that both CM Bhagwant Mann and Party Supremo Arvind Kejriwal have already spoken extensively on the matter, adding, “I have nothing further to say on this.”

Key Points from the Power Minister

• Demand Surged in April; We Were Prepared for May-June
• Shortages More Acute at Night Than During the Day
• Limited Supply Available Even from the Real-Time Market
• Grid Expansion Work Temporarily Halted
• Permission for Industries to Purchase Electricity Directly
• Claims of Power Cuts Due to Free Electricity Are Misguided