Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi Receives Manual Meter Amid Protest Against Smart Meters

Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi, who protested against rising electricity prices due to smart meters, received a manual meter from the government to compare rates. Installed at his Guwahati residence, Gogoi voiced concerns about rural residents who lack smartphones needed to manage smart meters. He criticized the Assam government for implementing smart meters while wealthier states have not, claiming they “loot consumers.” Opposition leaders demanded an investigation into alleged corruption and protested during the autumn assembly session, accusing the government of silencing dissent.