Ayodhya, May 30 -- Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Saturday raised concerns over the 10% electricity bill hike by the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), saying that the government's smart meters could push bills up by as much as 100%. Calling for their removal, he warned that the meters could "ruin everything".

"The smart meter installed by the government will further increase the bill, not just by 10% but up to 100%. These smart meters must be removed before it ruins everything," Prasad told ANI.

The warning comes after the UPPCL issued a notification implementing a 10% increase in electricity bills under a 'fuel surcharge', citing rising fuel prices. The revised bills will be issued in the June 2026 billing cycle....