Patna: Senior Congress leaders took to the streets on Thursday, voicing against the alleged scam over the installation of smart meters for electricity bills. The Grand Old Party’s Sewa Dal unit in
Bihar started a one-week march christened ‘Nyay Yatra’ where they will be holding public gatherings to learn about the problems being faced because of the smart meters.
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Congs Kisan Nyay Yatra throughout state todayState Congress plans to conduct Kisan Nyay Yatra rallies in all district headquarters on Friday to draw attention to the discrimination against farmers. Key issues include inadequate crop prices and shortages of fertilisers, seeds, and electricity. Senior Congress leaders, including former chief ministers and party officials, will participate in these events across different districts. Now, you can buy your own electricity metersChennai residents can now purchase their own electricity meters from approved manufacturers as an alternative to waiting for Tangedco's supply. Consumers must submit these meters to Tangedco for tamper-proofing and installation. This initiative aims to reduce wait times but has raised concerns about additional burdens on consumers and field workers. Rs 44cr for a month: Glitch in meter leads to inflated billA small private firm in Gurgaon was shocked to receive an electricity bill of Rs 44.3 crore from Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), as their usual bill ranges from Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. The firm filed a complaint, and DHBVN officials cited a meter reading discrepancy and assured that the issue would be resolved.