MP minister trashes Kejriwal's claim of cheaper power rates

Madhya Pradesh Power Minister Paras Chandra Jain today dismissed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's claim that electricity rates in Delhi are much lower compared to the BJP-ruled state.
"Kejriwal's claim is not worth commenting. But I want to tell you that the power rates in Madhya Pradesh are lower than (Delhi) rates," Jain told reporters after a programme.
He said cultivators in Madhya Pradesh get a subsidy from government for improving their income.
While addressing AAP's "Shankhnaad Rally" at Bhopal on November 5 to announce that the party would contest assembly polls next year, Kejriwal had said, "Delhi buy electricity from Madhya Pradesh. But, the electricity bill of 200 units in Madhya Pradesh costs Rs 1370 while the same power consumption costs at Rs 462 in Delhi. In Madhya Pradesh, the money goes in the pocket of the power companies."

Replying to a question, Jain conceded that power consumers, especially domestic connection holders, in the state are facing problems due to the calculation methodology of discoms.
"There is a bit problem with the the power bills of... (domestic consumers). But we will solve this problem in next 20-25 days," he said.
Jain was here to attend a foundation stone laying ceremony of the 900 KW solar power plant at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport.