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Upper Siang SUMP Protests Escalate During Khandu Visit as Road Blockades, Clashes Disrupt Movement

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Upper Siang SUMP Protests Escalate During Khandu Visit as Road Blockades, Clashes Disrupt Movement

YINGKIONG, September 30, 2026: Protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) intensified across Upper Siang district on Wednesday as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu visited Yingkiong amid continuing opposition to the government’s proposed Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) process. The Chief Minister’s two-day visit to Siang and Upper Siang districts coincided with strikes, road … Read more

“Don’t Hide Behind Protests to Break the Law” — Arunachal Minister Ojing Tasing Draws a Hard Line on SUMP Agitation

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“Don’t Hide Behind Protests to Break the Law” — Arunachal Minister Ojing Tasing Draws a Hard Line on SUMP Agitation

There is a project that is dividing Arunachal Pradesh right down the middle — and the government just made it clear it is not backing down. Arunachal Pradesh Minister Ojing Tasing came out swinging on Thursday in defence of the controversial Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, better known as SUMP, while simultaneously sending a stern warning … Read more

CM Pema Khandu Says ‘Nothing Forceful’ on SUMP — But the Siang Valley Isn’t Fully Convinced Yet

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CM Pema Khandu Says ‘Nothing Forceful’ on SUMP — But the Siang Valley Isn’t Fully Convinced Yet

When a Chief Minister has to publicly say “nothing is being forced,” you already know the situation is tense. That’s exactly where Arunachal Pradesh stands right now over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project — a massive hydropower initiative that has split communities in the Upper Siang region right down the middle. Chief Minister Pema … Read more

Arunachal Bets Big on Dibang: Dy CM Chowna Mein Vows Full Government Muscle Behind India’s Future Tallest Dam

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Arunachal Bets Big on Dibang: Dy CM Chowna Mein Vows Full Government Muscle Behind India’s Future Tallest Dam

One of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in India’s northeast just got a fresh push — and the Arunachal Pradesh government is making clear it wants no excuses for delays. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Saturday met senior officials of NHPC Limited, including project executive director Narender Kumar, to take stock of the challenges … Read more