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Consumers' body opposes privatisation of power sector

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February 25, 2025

AIECA opposes power sector privatisation, smart meters, and electricity bill; plans protests, demanding policy withdrawal

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Consumers' body opposes privatisation of power sector

The All India Electricity Consumers' Association (AIECA) has announced its strong opposition to the privatisation of the power sector and the forced installation of smart meters across the country.

The association has demanded the immediate cancellation of these plans and the withdrawal of the controversial Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which it describes as "disastrous" for consumers.

The AIECA leaders, who staged a demonstration in Siliguri today, revealed their plans to organise a Parliament march at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on 4 March from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The following day, 5 March, the association will hold a National Convention at Shah Auditorium, Delhi to further mobilise support against the proposed reforms.

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