Khandu to Meet Adi Groups on Siang Project Concerns
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu meets AdiSU and ABK youth leaders on October 13 amid rising opposition to the proposed 11,000 MW Siang multipurpose project.
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When Journalism Goes Dark: Arunachal Press Bodies Push Back Against Siang Coverage Blackout
Someone, somewhere, hit a button — and suddenly, news about one of Arunachal Pradesh’s most contested projects simply vanished from social media screens across India. Journalists covering the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) started noticing something alarming over the past few days. Their videos were disappearing. Their accounts were getting flagged. People trying to … Read more
“National Security Cannot Be Compromised” — Arunachal Minister Ojing Tasing Puts His Foot Down on Siang Project
When a minister says national security is non-negotiable, you know the conversation has moved far beyond megawatts and dams. The battle lines over the proposed 11,000-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project are getting sharper. On Sunday, October 4, Arunachal Pradesh minister Ojing Tasing came out swinging in support of the contentious project, making it absolutely clear … Read more
“It’s Not a Dam” — But the Valley Is Already on Fire: CM Pema Khandu Breaks Silence on Siang Protests
When the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh has to flee by helicopter from his own state’s district, something has gone deeply, seriously wrong. That is exactly what happened in Yingkiong on September 30, when protests over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) turned violent — forcing Chief Minister Pema Khandu to cut short his … Read more
“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
No Study, No Dam: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Puts Siang Project on Hold Until Science Speaks
The fate of one of the most ambitious — and most debated — infrastructure projects in Northeast India now rests on a single document. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said loud and clear on September 29 that the proposed Siang Upper Multi-Purpose Project, known as SUMP, will not move an inch forward unless the … Read more
“She Spoke Fearlessly for Our Land” — Arunachal Youth Group Rallies Behind Activist Bhanu Tatak as CBI Case Draws Outrage
When the Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case against Arunachal Pradesh lawyer and environmental activist Bhanu Tatak last month, many expected the community she had spent years defending to stay quiet. They were wrong. The Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum Youth Wing (SIFFYW) came out swinging on September 16, issuing a sharp condemnation of the … Read more
Drums, Rituals, and a Blocked Road: Ugeng Villagers Draw a Line Against the Siang Project
A road was blocked. A traditional ritual was performed. And a message was sent — loud and clear. On September 14, residents of Ugeng village in Arunachal Pradesh came out in large numbers to physically stop vehicles from moving towards the Siang area, in what is the latest and most visible act of resistance against … Read more
