CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, which came to power with a thumping victory in the Punjab assembly polls, is all set to fulfill its election promises. From now onwards, the people of the state will receive electricity free of cost.

The announcement has been made on completion of one month of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led government in the state. From July 1 onwards, 300 units of electricity will be provided free. Bhagwant Mann had met with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday to discuss the scheme of providing free electricity in Punjab.

To provide free electricity to every household for up to 300 units had been one of the major promises made by AAP in the last assembly polls.