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Arunachal Congress Urges Dialogue Amid Tensions Over Siang Project
The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee is worried about tensions over a proposed project called SUMP.
The project could affect people living in Siang and Upper Siang districts.
The party says residents have concerns about their land, jobs, environment and culture.
It says people should be able to ask questions and share their views.
The party condemned reports of force and confrontations involving paramilitary personnel and residents.
It asked the government to talk with affected communities and reduce tensions.
It also wants project work paused while people are consulted and the effects are assessed.
The party says project information should be shared openly.
The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee urged the state government to de-escalate tensions over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.
The party called for dialogue with affected communities and said concerns over land, livelihoods, the environment and identity should not be treated solely as a security issue.
It condemned reported use of force and confrontation involving paramilitary personnel and people from areas affected by the project.
The APCC sought a review of paramilitary deployment and asked that major project activities pause until consultations and social and environmental assessments are completed.
It called for project documents and impact assessments to be made public and for affected residents and other stakeholders to join discussions.
- Who
- The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and communities affected by the proposed project.
- What
- The APCC urged the state government to de-escalate tensions and begin inclusive dialogue over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.
- Where
- Siang and Upper Siang districts, Arunachal Pradesh.
- When
- Tuesday, October 6; the year is not specified in the report.
- Why
- The party said the project raises concerns about land, displacement, livelihoods, environmental effects, rehabilitation, compensation and cultural heritage.
Key facts
- Project
- Proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP)
- Districts named
- Siang and Upper Siang
- Party making the appeal
- Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC)
- Main request
- De-escalation and inclusive dialogue with affected communities and stakeholders
- Project activities
- The APCC called for major activities to be held until consultations and comprehensive social and environmental assessments are completed.
- Transparency request
- The party asked that relevant project documents and impact assessments be made public.
Quotes
Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC)
The state Congress party commenting on tensions over the proposed SUMP.
“Arunachal Pradesh needs peace, dialogue and development with the participation and confidence of its people, not confrontation between the state and its own citizens.”
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“Development cannot be imposed through force, intimidation or excessive deployment of security forces. The government must listen to its people, not confront them.”
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