Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway Blockade Planned Over Smart Meters

A major protest is planned on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on September 7, as all-party leaders have come together to oppose the installation of smart meters by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and the Adani Group.

The protest, which will take place at 10 AM at Shirsad Phata in Virar East, opposite K.T. Resort, is expected to significantly affect traffic movement on the highway.

Leaders from various political parties, including the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), Congress, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, and Communist Party, attended an all-party meeting on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC).

The meeting resulted in a unanimous decision to hold a highway blockade protest, which will be led by Mayor Ajeev Patil. A letter informing the authorities about the proposed protest has been sent to the Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate, Mandvi Police Station, the manager of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway authority, and the Palghar District Collector.

The installation of smart meters has reportedly caused severe difficulties for electricity consumers in the Vasai-Virar region. The all-party protest is expected to increase pressure on the administration and MSEDCL over the smart meter issue.

The Vasai-Virar region has been facing issues with the new smart meters, which has led to the united stand taken by leaders from various political parties. The protest on September 7 is expected to be a major show of strength against the installation of smart meters.

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and the Adani Group have been facing opposition from various quarters over the installation of smart meters. The all-party protest is the latest in a series of opposition to the smart meters.

The protest on September 7 is expected to have a significant impact on traffic movement on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway. Commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly and avoid the highway during the protest.

In conclusion, the all-party protest against the installation of smart meters on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on September 7 is a significant development in the ongoing opposition to the smart meters. The protest is expected to increase pressure on the administration and MSEDCL to address the issues faced by electricity consumers in the Vasai-Virar region.