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JAMMU: JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla on Saturday asked the administration to revisit its decision of installation of smart meters putting the decision on hold.
He said that the administration should take the senior departmental officials, elected representatives, heads of various social and political organizations on board to find an amicable way to meet the aspirations of the electricity consumers.
This was stated by Bhalla while leading a huge protest accompanied by former Minister and Incharge District Jammu Urban Yogesh Sawhney, General Secretary JKPCC Manmohan Singh at Sarwal Ward-18 West Constituency against installing smart meters. The protest was organized by JKPCC General Secretary Kanta Baan and prominently joined by Anirudh Sawhney, Shashi Syal, Satpal Spolia, Naryan Dass, Vicky Kumar, Sonu Dogra, Koshlya Devi, Ratna Devi, Renu Kumari, Ashu Tolk, Bubby Pormila, Neelu Devi, BJ Sharma, Ashok Sharma Ajay Kumar, , Tirlok, Yash Kumar, Raj Menia, Nageshwar Naryan besides others.
The protesters holding placards raised slogans against Govt and also blocked road for a considerable time to express their resentment against installing smart meters.
The protesters urged them to roll back the drive forthwith. At the occasion thousands of vehicles got hampered on both sides of the roads, resulting inconvenience to commuters.
Speaking on the occasion, Bhalla said Congress has consistently championed the rights and aspirations of the people of J&K. The protest serves as a strong demonstration of the party’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of the citizens and advocating for decisions that resonate with the public’s welfare.
He attacked the LG government and said that smart meters running faster than bullet trains have become a cause of trouble for the people.
He said that smart meters are a big scam as people are getting huge electricity bills and poor people are being harassed by cutting off their electricity. He said that Congress agitation will continue till the people get much needed relief.