Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, has strongly refuted allegations made by Power Minister Ashish Sood regarding a CAG audit and power distribution companies (discoms). She termed the charges baseless and accused the BJP government of failing to ensure round-the-clock electricity supply while targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Power cuts and tariff hikes under BJP rule
Atishi stated that power cuts have become common and electricity tariffs have risen under the BJP’s watch. “Instead of answering for its failures, the BJP is making baseless allegations against the AAP. The BJP’s claim is completely illogical,” she said.
Previous AAP government ordered audit in 2024
She clarified that the previous AAP government had ordered an audit of the discoms over the pension surcharge issue in October 2024. The government directed the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) to conduct a special audit through CAG-approved auditors to ensure transparency and safeguard the interests of more than 20,000 Delhi Vidyut Board pensioners.
“If there was any nexus between the AAP and the power companies, why would our government order an audit of those very companies?” she asked.
BJP blamed for tragedies and shortages
The former chief minister said that despite being in power for more than a year, the BJP government continues to blame the previous AAP government for every failure. “Whether it is the tragic fire incidents in Malviya Nagar and Saket, the worsening water shortage, rising power cuts, or increasing electricity bills, the BJP has no answers. The Malviya Nagar tragedy, which claimed more than 21 lives, including several foreign nationals, drew international attention to the state of affairs in the national capital. Instead of fixing these problems, the BJP is busy finding excuses,” she said.
