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Arunachal Pradesh Sees Shutdown in Three Districts Over Siang Mega Dam Plans
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 08:03 AM
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Three districts in Arunachal Pradesh went on strike today to protest the proposed Siang mega dam, demanding that the project be reconsidered.
Three districts in Arunachal Pradesh went on strike today, halting public transport and government services, as part of a broader protest against the proposed Siang mega dam.\n\nThe shutdown reflects growing concerns among local communities about the environmental impact and displacement risks posed by the dam project, which is being promoted by the central government.\n\nOfficials have called for dialogue with stakeholders, while the state government has pledged to review the project in light of the protests.