As many as 224 establishments in Surat were sealed for fire safety violations and lack of government approvals. The drive was initiated after a tragic incident at Rajkot game zone. Surat Municipal Corporation teams checked malls, shopping centers, education institutes, and more. Learn more about the crackdown on unapproved buildings.
Over 5,000 applications opposing smart meters were submitted at the office of Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (DGVCL) in the city on Monday by Congress and AAP workers. The residents do not wish to have smart meters and are requesting DGVCL to first improve their infrastructure to avoid power cuts or fire accidents. If smart meters are beneficial, BJP leaders and workers should get them installed first. Protest threats against installation without information have been made.
The protest against smart meters in Surat intensifies as residents voice their opposition through banners and posters. Associations and political leaders join the campaign against the installation of smart meters by DGVCL. Locals demand uninterrupted power supply and protest power cuts during night hours.
The court procedure in the Takshashila Arcade fire case is yet to be completed even five years after the tragedy that claimed the lives of 22 students. Parents of the deceased express concerns over delayed justice and slow court proceedings. Accused officials are out on bail, raising questions about the meaning of justice after such a long time. Families plan to gather to pay homage to the deceased students near Takshashila Arcade.
Protests against smart meters in Surat gaining momentum with night meetings organized in residential societies. Congress and AAP members sharing information and creating awareness about disadvantages of smart meters.