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BJP MP vows Siang Dam will be built "today or tomorrow" amid Arunachal protests
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 12:02 AM
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A BJP Member of Parliament asserted that the Siang Dam will be constructed imminently, even as protests continue in Arunachal Pradesh over the project.
New Delhi – A senior BJP parliamentarian announced that the long‑delayed Siang Dam on the Brahmaputra’s tributary will be built either today or tomorrow, signalling the government's intent to push the project forward. The statement was made as local residents in Arunachal Pradesh staged protests, voicing concerns over displacement, environmental impact and the lack of adequate rehabilitation measures.
The dam, envisioned to generate hydro‑electric power and regulate river flow, has been a contentious issue for years. Protesters have blocked access roads and held rallies in several villages, demanding a transparent assessment of the project's social and ecological costs.
Government officials have not provided a detailed timeline, but the MP’s remarks suggest an accelerated schedule. The central ministry has previously indicated that the project aligns with national energy goals, yet the on‑ground opposition underscores the need for broader stakeholder engagement.
Authorities are expected to maintain law and order while addressing the demonstrators' demands, as the Siang Dam remains a focal point of debate between development aspirations and local livelihoods.
The situation continues to evolve, with both the state administration and the central government monitoring the protests closely.
The dam, envisioned to generate hydro‑electric power and regulate river flow, has been a contentious issue for years. Protesters have blocked access roads and held rallies in several villages, demanding a transparent assessment of the project's social and ecological costs.
Government officials have not provided a detailed timeline, but the MP’s remarks suggest an accelerated schedule. The central ministry has previously indicated that the project aligns with national energy goals, yet the on‑ground opposition underscores the need for broader stakeholder engagement.
Authorities are expected to maintain law and order while addressing the demonstrators' demands, as the Siang Dam remains a focal point of debate between development aspirations and local livelihoods.
The situation continues to evolve, with both the state administration and the central government monitoring the protests closely.