Assam CM Defends Smart Meters Amid Protests Over High Electricity Bills

Amid protests against smart meters, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that power bills have reduced as winter begins. He urged protesters to check their bills, noting consumption is lower in winter. Sarma also criticized opposition parties, pointing out that smart meters are part of election manifestos in other states. Meanwhile, AASU protested steep tariffs and power irregularities, accusing the government of failing to address public grievances.