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Adi Youth Body Demands Force Withdrawal and Dialogue Over Arunachal SUMP
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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The Adi youth organization in Arunachal Pradesh has intensified its opposition to the Special Use Management Plan, calling for the removal of security forces and a dialogue with authorities.
The Adi youth body of Arunachal Pradesh has stepped up its protest against the state's Special Use Management Plan (SUMP). In a statement released earlier this week, the group urged the government to withdraw security forces deployed in the area and to open a direct dialogue with the community.
According to the youth body, the presence of armed personnel has escalated tensions and hindered constructive discussions on the plan's implications for local livelihoods. They argue that a consultative approach, rather than a militarised one, is essential for addressing the concerns of the Adi community.
The organization has called for an immediate meeting with state officials to clarify the objectives of the SUMP and to explore alternatives that respect the rights and traditions of the indigenous population. No further details on the government's response have been released as of now.
The protest reflects growing apprehension among tribal groups in the region about development projects that they perceive as threatening their land and cultural heritage. Stakeholders are watching closely to see whether the demand for dialogue will lead to a negotiated settlement.
The Adi youth body has pledged to continue peaceful demonstrations until their demands for force withdrawal and meaningful engagement are met.
According to the youth body, the presence of armed personnel has escalated tensions and hindered constructive discussions on the plan's implications for local livelihoods. They argue that a consultative approach, rather than a militarised one, is essential for addressing the concerns of the Adi community.
The organization has called for an immediate meeting with state officials to clarify the objectives of the SUMP and to explore alternatives that respect the rights and traditions of the indigenous population. No further details on the government's response have been released as of now.
The protest reflects growing apprehension among tribal groups in the region about development projects that they perceive as threatening their land and cultural heritage. Stakeholders are watching closely to see whether the demand for dialogue will lead to a negotiated settlement.
The Adi youth body has pledged to continue peaceful demonstrations until their demands for force withdrawal and meaningful engagement are met.