Bhopal, Oct 6 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar on Monday termed smart electricity meters being installed in the state as "spy meters", alleging that every citizen is being monitored and every home spied on as the company involved in the project has links with Pakistan, a charge denied by the BJP government.

Speaking to reporters, Singhar alleged that there were serious security and confidentiality concerns, and misuse of funds regarding the smart meter project in Madhya Pradesh.

The Congress leader highlighted administrative decisions, contracts, the companies' foreign connections, and technical risks, and demanded transparency and accountability from the government and DISCOMs on the issue.

Singhar said that the Central government's programme to install smart met

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