Siang dam project: Planned to ‘counter China’, why it is being opposed in Arunachal
Protests erupted in Arunachal Pradesh against the 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, with local communities fearing economic and cultural losses. Violence followed a 12-hour shutdown called by the Adi community, who oppose the project, citing threats to their heritage. The state government insists the project is crucial for national security to counter China's upstream dam plans.