The Opposition had been demanding at least 200 units of free electricity to 94 lakh families who earn less than Rs 6,000 a month. The demand was first raised by Sandeep Saurav, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation's MLA.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces 300 units of free electricity for every household - Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government has announced 300 units of free electricity for households in Punjab, which is set to benefit 84% of consumers.
Free electricity was one of the major promises of AAP in its Punjab assembly election campaign – similar to a scheme implemented by the Delhi government.