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Arunachal Protestors Demand Dialogue Before Siang Dam Development
✍️ The Quint
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 05:34 PM
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Protesters in Arunachal Pradesh are calling for dialogue before the construction of the Siang Dam, arguing that development should not override local concerns.
Protesters in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district have staged demonstrations demanding that authorities engage in dialogue before proceeding with the Siang Dam project.
The movement argues that the dam's construction could threaten local livelihoods and ecological balance.
Local leaders and environmental groups have called for a transparent consultation process.
The government has yet to respond to the calls for dialogue.
The protests highlight the broader debate over development versus community rights in the region.
The movement argues that the dam's construction could threaten local livelihoods and ecological balance.
Local leaders and environmental groups have called for a transparent consultation process.
The government has yet to respond to the calls for dialogue.
The protests highlight the broader debate over development versus community rights in the region.