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  "path": "/2026/05/06/uttar-pradesh-government-reverts-to-postpaid-electricity-billing-system/",
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  "tags": [
    "Uttar Pradesh",
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  "textContent": "The Uttar Pradesh government has scrapped the mandatory prepaid smart meter system for electricity consumers, reverting to a postpaid billing method. This decision follows widespread complaints, technical issues, and public protests against the prepaid system.",
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