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Congress Challenges Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, Calls for Safe Development
✍️ Northeast Live
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:36 PM
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Arunachal Pradesh Congress leader has criticized the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, stating that development cannot be pursued at a 'gun point', urging authorities to reconsider the project’s safety and environmental impact.
The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, located in the Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, aims to harness hydroelectric potential and improve irrigation for the region.
A senior Congress leader in the state has publicly opposed the project, arguing that its development cannot be carried out at a 'gun point', a phrase indicating a rushed or unsafe approach. The leader called for a thorough review of the project’s environmental and safety protocols.
The state government, which has been promoting the project as a key development initiative, has defended its plans, citing potential benefits for local communities and the state’s economy.
The controversy highlights growing concerns among local stakeholders about the environmental impact and the need for transparent decision‑making in large infrastructure projects.
A senior Congress leader in the state has publicly opposed the project, arguing that its development cannot be carried out at a 'gun point', a phrase indicating a rushed or unsafe approach. The leader called for a thorough review of the project’s environmental and safety protocols.
The state government, which has been promoting the project as a key development initiative, has defended its plans, citing potential benefits for local communities and the state’s economy.
The controversy highlights growing concerns among local stakeholders about the environmental impact and the need for transparent decision‑making in large infrastructure projects.