A road blockade was staged to protest the installation of smart electricity meters. The blockade occurred on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway and drew the attention of authorities. In response, authorities stated that adopting the new smart meter system is no longer mandatory.
Further details about the protest and the authorities' response are available from the source. The blockade was a demonstration of opposition to the installation of smart meters, and the authorities' statement was a key development in the situation.
The source provides more information about the events surrounding the blockade and the smart meter installation controversy.
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