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Karnataka govt formally launches 'Gruha Jyothi' free power scheme, CM & Kharge target PM Modi

IndiaTimes Saturday, 5 August 2023
Formally launching the scheme by handing over the "zero bill" to 10 people symbolically, chief minister Siddaramaiah and Congress national President Mallikarjun Kharge targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the ruling Congress of "emptying" state coffers for selfish interests through populist announcements.
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News video: K’taka CM Siddaramaiah rolls out free power scheme, says will fulfil poll promises | Oneindia News

K’taka CM Siddaramaiah rolls out free power scheme, says will fulfil poll promises | Oneindia News 03:54

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that the state government will fulfil all the promises given in the manifesto during the election campaign in the next 5 years. The Gruha Jyothi scheme is one of the five poll guarantees of the Congress party, which promises to provide up to 200 units...

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