Punjab govt denies permission to hold Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's press conference

Chandigarh: Punjab government led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday denied permission for Delhi CM and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal's press conference in Punjab Bhawan.

Arvind Kejriwal was scheduled to hold a press conference in Punjab Bhawan at around 1 PM on Tuesday, June 29.

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To this, AAP leader Raghav Chaddha tweeted: "Captain Amarinder Singh's fear of Kejriwal has reached a point where his office has denied us permission to hold a press conference at the pre-decided venue. Nevertheless, Arvind Kejriwal will make a mega announcement tomorrow in Chandigarh which will send 440volt current to Captain and his party."

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that free electricity would be provided in Punjab if the party wins the 2022 election and forms the government in the state.

However, he said that he would share additional details during his visit to Chandigarh on Tuesday.

"It is very difficult for a woman to run her own house at such inflation. In Delhi, we provide 200 units of free electricity to every family. The women are very happy. Women in Punjab are very unhappy with inflation. The AAP government will provide free electricity in Punjab. See you tomorrow in Chandigarh," Arvind Kejriwal tweeted in Punjabi.

Earlier, Kejriwal had announced that the party's chief ministerial face for the 2022 Punjab assembly elections will be from the Sikh community.

It is pertinent to mention that Punjab is scheduled to undergo polling next year.

-PTC News