The new power rates will go into effect from Wednesday -- Jan 1.
This would benefit some 28 of the 34 lakh households in Delhi, he added after a cabinet meeting, describing the intended beneficiaries as the poor and the middle class.
Tuesday's decision came a day after he announced that 667 litres of water would be provided free to all households in the capital who have metered connections.
Kejriwal cuts power tariff, millions to benefit
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday fulfilled his second major election promise and cut power tariff by half to benefit an estimated 28 lakh households.Kejriwal, who took oath Saturday, also suggested an audit
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