Guwahati, Sep 11: A massive protest was held in front of Bijuli Bhawan in Guwahati on Wednesday against the controversial smart meter system, with protesters expressing their dissatisfaction over alleged discrepancies and irregularities.
Members of the All Assam Electricity Consumers Association (AAECA) led a demonstration presenting five key demands to the state government over the issue.
Amidst the chants and banners waving, the demonstrators put forth their demands with clear resolve. They called for the removal of smart meters insisting on a return to manual meters, a consumer redressal forum in each division and an end to the persistent load shedding, among others.
They also submitted a memorandum with over 3 lakh signatures to the chief minister.
