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Ladakh climate activist appeals to President Murmu over Siang Dam protests in Arunachal
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:02 AM
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A climate activist from Ladakh has written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to intervene in the ongoing protests against the Siang Dam project in Arunachal Pradesh, citing ecological concerns.
Ladakh-based climate activist has sent a formal appeal to President Droupadi Murmu, asking the head of state to step in over the growing unrest surrounding the proposed Siang Dam in Arunachal Pradesh. The activist highlighted that the dam could disrupt the river's natural flow, threaten biodiversity and affect the livelihoods of local communities.
The Siang Dam project has already sparked protests from indigenous groups and environmental NGOs, who argue that the construction would damage fragile Himalayan ecosystems. The activist’s letter underscores the urgency of preserving the region’s ecology while urging the government to consider alternative, less invasive water management solutions.
President Murmu’s response is awaited, and the appeal adds pressure on the central government to address both the ecological ramifications and the social dissent linked to the dam proposal.
The Siang Dam project has already sparked protests from indigenous groups and environmental NGOs, who argue that the construction would damage fragile Himalayan ecosystems. The activist’s letter underscores the urgency of preserving the region’s ecology while urging the government to consider alternative, less invasive water management solutions.
President Murmu’s response is awaited, and the appeal adds pressure on the central government to address both the ecological ramifications and the social dissent linked to the dam proposal.