By Special Correspondent

Bhopal: Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh, Umang Singhar, launched a scathing attack on the state and central governments over the Smart Meter Project, terming it a “national security and privacy threat” allegedly involving foreign—particularly Pakistani—connections and large-scale misuse of public funds.

Addressing a press conference in Bhopal, Singhar claimed that the so-called “Smart Meters” are, in effect, “Spy Meters” being used to monitor citizens’ data and daily life. He demanded immediate clarification from both governments on the companies involved, their links, and the potential breach of sensitive personal information.

According to Singhar, only 18% of smart meters have been installed across Madhya Pradesh despite an outlay exceeding ₹2,000 cror

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