Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Arunachal Congress Chief Meets Kharge Over State Issues
The head of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress met with the Congress president to talk about important issues.
They want to change a law to better protect the state's land and resources.
They also discussed a big dam project that could cause problems, and the need to bring back an old pension plan for government workers.
The Congress president said he would help and supports the state's people.
AP Congress chief Bosiram Siram met Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss state issues.
Siram sought amendment to Article 371(H) for land and resource protection.
The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) was discussed, with concerns over impacts.
Siram advocated for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) restoration.
Kharge assured support, recognizing Siram's representation of concerns.
- Who
- Bosiram Siram, Mallikarjun Kharge
- What
- Meeting to discuss state issues, including Article 371(H) amendment, SUMP review, and OPS restoration.
- When
- Friday, August 1
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address constitutional rights, dam projects, and employee welfare.
Arunachal Congress Concerns
N/A
Article 371(H) Amendment
Arunachal Congress Concerns
Article 371(H) should be amended to provide legislative safeguards over land ownership, natural resources, or customary practices.
N/A
The articles do not present the opposing viewpoint.
Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP)
Arunachal Congress Concerns
The SUMP poses severe social, environmental, and demographic impacts, including displacement.
N/A
The articles do not present the opposing viewpoint.
Pension Scheme
Arunachal Congress Concerns
The need to rollback the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and restore the Old Pension Scheme to secure the future of government employees after retirement.
N/A
The articles do not present the opposing viewpoint.
- Meeting Location
- New Delhi
- Participants
- Bosiram Siram, Mallikarjun Kharge
- Project Discussed
- Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP)
- Primary Demand
- Amendment to Article 371(H)