Smart Meter Scam Allegations Erupt in Legislative Debate

- Opposition alleges lack of satisfactory answers and Read Trending Videos Remove this video / advertisementAmar Ujala Bureau, Bharadisain. On the third day in the House, the issue of smart meters heated up. During the discussion on this in Rule 58, the opposition opposed smart meters. Alleging that there is a big scam in this. Smart meters are being installed forcibly after the power connection is cut. MLA Sumit Hridayesh said, the government should clarify whether it is mandatory or optional to install it. Sumit Hridayesh alleged that smart meters are being installed to benefit big companies. The proceedings of the house should be adjourned and discussed. Ravi Bahadur said, smart meters are being forcibly imposed on people. MLA Vikram Singh Negi also called it a big scam. Anupama Rawat said, farmers are getting more search charges than they are getting. The government should waive the bills of farmers. Advertisementist-printers are not being paid, the electricity bills are not being cut. All these problems are being fixed by the Electricity Regulatory Commission.