SP to register names for providing free electricity

The Samajwadi Party will start a campaign from Wednesday to register people who wish to get 300 units of household electricity free, a poll promise made by the party if it comes to power.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav appealed to people on Tuesday that those who have household electricity connections should get the name that is mentioned on the electricity bill registered with the party, while those who currently do not have a connection but may get one in future should use the names on ration cards or Aadhaar cards to get themselves registered and avail of the benefit.

Apart from free power up to 300 units of household consumption, Yadav has also promised to waive irrigation bills of farmers if voted to power. SP workers will be taking forms to people via door-to-door campaigning.