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Delhi electricity subsidy: Fresh tussle between govt and LG office over free power

NEW DELHI: Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena's office on Friday said that power subsidy extension for the year 2023-24 has been approved after the AAP government accused the LG of stalling the file.

Earlier, Delhi power minister Atishi said that power subsidy to nearly 46 lakh people in the national capital will cease from Friday onwards as lieutenant governor VK Saxena was "yet to clear the file to extend the subsidy to consumers".

However, the Lt-Governor's office said the power subsidy extension for had been approved by Saxena and accused Atishi of levelling false allegations.

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