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Punjab CM opposes introduction of Electricity Amendment Bill in Parliament

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Punjab CM opposes introduction of Electricity Amendment Bill in Parliament
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Chandigarh, August 8: Strongly opposing the central government's arbitrary introduction of the Electricity Amendment Bill-2022 in Parliament without consulting the states, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that with this move, the Center has made another call on the rights of the states. Also Read |
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Warning the Centre to desist from playing with fire, the Chief Minister urged it to not repeat the previous mistake of implementing draconian three agricultural laws. He asked the government to reconsider its decision of introducing the Electricity Amendment Bill as the people of the country will never tolerate such unilateral decisions. publive-image Bhagwant Mann demanded that the Central Government should take feedback of the states before enacting any law in the power sector, which will directly affect every citizen of the country. Also Read| Rajasthan: Stampede at Khatu Shyam temple kills three; CM offers condolences -PTC News  -
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