Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: After Power Minister Cabral’s insistence to debate with Delhi’s power minister, Satyendra Jain minister of power accepted the debate.
“Nilesh Bab, I heard u have said that u would like to debate with power minister of Delhi on AAP’s free and 24×7 electricity announcement. I accept ur challenge. I will be in Goa this Sunday. I hope Sunday 3 pm is ok with u for the debate. See you there,” Jain said on social media
AAP leader and Delhi MLA Raghav Chaddha, on Monday, had accepted an invitation given last week by Goa Power Minister Nilesh Cabral to debate over the two power models adopted by the state. However, Goa Power Minister Nilesh Cabral had insisted to debate with Delhi Power Minister and not Chadda
“Nilesh bab, I am happy to note that you have expressed your desire to debate with the Delhi Govt. I, once again, accept your challenge. I hope you will not back out like last time. Please confirm the date, time, venue and I’ll be there. Goans want to see a debate on governance,” Chadha had tweeted on Monday.
Last week, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an announcement made in poll-bound Goa had said, that if the AAP comes to power, the first 300 units of power consumed by domestic households would be free, while also promising 24×7 uninterrupted power supply, on the lines of the Delhi government.
Reacting to the announcement, Cabral had slammed the Delhi government’s power tariff, claiming Goa already had better and cheaper power to domestic consumers in the coastal state.
On July 16, Cabral also dared the Delhi Chief Minister to a debate over the merits and the demerits of the two models.