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Punjab Polls: SAD Promises Rs 5/Unit Power for Industries
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM
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Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal announced that if his party forms the government in Punjab, industries will be provided electricity at a rate of Rs 5 per unit.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has made a significant electoral promise concerning the industrial sector in Punjab. During a campaign announcement, Badal declared that a future SAD government would ensure electricity for industries at a subsidized rate of Rs 5 per unit.
This pledge is aimed at boosting industrial growth and competitiveness within the state. The SAD leadership has positioned this offer as a key policy initiative to attract and retain businesses, potentially leading to job creation and economic development.
The announcement was made in the context of the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, highlighting the party's focus on addressing the concerns of the industrial community.
This pledge is aimed at boosting industrial growth and competitiveness within the state. The SAD leadership has positioned this offer as a key policy initiative to attract and retain businesses, potentially leading to job creation and economic development.
The announcement was made in the context of the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, highlighting the party's focus on addressing the concerns of the industrial community.