AK Sharma Viral Video: 'No Power, No Bill' UP Power Minister Targets His Own Govt On Bihar's Free Electricity Policy

Uttar Pradesh Energy and Urban Development Minister AK Sharma has sparked another political row with his recently viral video, in which he took a barely veiled swipe at the Bihar government, promising to provide free power. During an event in Mathura, Sharma sarcastically stated that electricity is free in Bihar, but it will only be free when it is given… Na bijli ayegi, na bill ayega… free ho gayi, which means that no electricity means no bill, so it is free.

VIDEO | Mathura: UP Energy and Urban Development Minister AK Sharma (@aksharmaBharat) on free electricity up to 125 units in Bihar, says, "Electricity is free in Bihar but it will be free only when it will be supplied... na bijli ayegi na bill ayega... free ho gayi. Hum bijli de… pic.twitter.com/aXAsIPN0uO

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 19, 2025

PTI News, then, as it soon became viral, posted the comment on social media. Since that time, it has gotten a wide range of echoes on the part of politicians, citizens, and experts in the sphere of energy policymaking. Some admired the bold approach of Sharma, but others criticised him as a person who is turning the light off and making fun of actual problems instead of providing any resolutions.

AK Sharma’s Viral Comment: More Than Just a Joke?

The viral video regards Sharma taking a clear jibe at the electricity gap in the infrastructure of Bihar. This is a valid question among the people; although taken with humour by his side, it is a valid fact that he is concerned about the occurrence of the plugged-in electricity, considering that most of the voters are not receiving it consistently. To a lot of people, the jab sounded like a sore point.

Bihar vs UP: A Governance Face-Off?

This accident has sparked off the perpetual political and developmental competition between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Even though Bihar boasts of providing free electricity to the poor, Sharma states, not in an optimistic way, that the scheme is just a symbolic representation. The discussion highlights the contrast between populist plans and their actual implementation.

The Real Question: Power Supply or Freebies?

Beneath the words of Sharma is an even larger question: do governments need to pay more attention to delivering quality services instead of concentrating on populist handouts? Free units may not be the answer for voters and taxpayers, but infrastructure that can be resorted to can facilitate progress day in and day out.