Archive · 3 Sep 2026
All-Party Leaders Plan Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway Blockade Over Smart Meters
Some electricity users in the Vasai-Virar area are unhappy about new smart meters.
The meters are being installed by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and the Adani Group, according to the article.
Leaders from several political parties met to discuss the issue.
They decided to hold a protest together.
The protest is planned for September 7, 2026, at 10 a.m.
It will take place near Shirsad Phata in Virar East.
Protesters plan to block the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway for a time.
Officials have been informed, and the blockade may cause traffic delays.
Political leaders from several parties announced a Highway Roko protest against smart-meter installation in the Vasai-Virar region.
The blockade is scheduled for September 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Shirsad Phata in Virar East.
The protest site is opposite K.T. Resort on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway.
The meeting was held at the headquarters of the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation.
Authorities were notified, and significant traffic disruption is expected during the protest.
- Who
- Leaders and office-bearers from several political parties, including Bahujan Vikas Aghadi, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), Congress, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and the Communist Party.
- What
- An all-party Highway Roko protest opposing the installation of smart meters.
- When
- September 7, 2026, at 10 a.m.
- Where
- Shirsad Phata in Virar East, opposite K.T. Resort on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway.
- Why
- The leaders say they are protesting difficulties reportedly faced by electricity consumers following smart-meter installation.
- Issue
- Opposition to new smart meters in the Vasai-Virar region
- Protest type
- Highway Roko blockade
- Date and time
- September 7, 2026, at 10 a.m.
- Location
- Shirsad Phata, Virar East, opposite K.T. Resort
- Highway
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway
- Organizers
- Leaders from multiple political parties
- Expected impact
- Significant traffic disruption
- Authorities notified
- Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate, Mandvi Police Station, the highway authority manager and the Palghar District Collector