Why Arunachal’s youth oppose a mega dam meant to counter China
- • Arunachal Pradesh is protesting an 11,200 MW dam on the Siang river, planned to counter a far larger Chinese dam upstream.
- Adi community groups say it will submerge villages and farmland. The state says it will not proceed if people are harmed.
- A bandh in Pasighat turned violent on Saturday. An NHPC office was burnt and BJP leaders’ homes were ransacked.
- Protesters now face rioting and dacoity charges. A strike on Tuesday is demanding their release.
Source: firstpost.com
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