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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
70% of our population backs Siang dam project: Arunachal minister
Dibrugarh: Arunachal Pradesh rural development and panchayati raj minister Ojing Tasing on Friday said nearly 70 per cent of the population supports the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), despite facing fierce opposition from protesters just days earlier. The 11,000MW hydropower initiative in Siang district has emerged as a strategic response to China's dam constructions upstream on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which becomes the Siang as it enters Indian territory. Beyond water security, the SUMP is projected to generate clean, renewable energy that could address chronic power shortages across northeastern states. The hydropower project represents one of India's largest proposed renewable energy initiatives in the region. However, the project has been facing local resistance, with recent protests turning violent. On May 27, Tasing himself was caught in a high-voltage anti-dam protest in Boleng and escaped attack by demonstrators. "While 70 per cent of our population backs this crucial initiative for our region's water security, it's important to note that this majority remains largely silent. The 30 per cent opposing the project are more vocal and often dominate the narrative, but that doesn't reflect the true sentiment of our community. Some anti-dam activists from outside and my political opponents are misleading residents and fueling resistance to the project," Tasing said.
United News of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Arunachal women's group calls for inquiry into assault of female protesters in Boleng
Itanagar, May 28 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Women's Welfare Society (APWWS) has demanded an immediate and independent investigation into disturbing allegations of physical assault on women protesters by a sitting Minister and the police personnel. The incident, which has sparked public outrage, came to light through a viral video widely circulated on social media. The footage reportedly shows Minister Ojing Tasing elbowing a female protester and another woman bleeding after being assaulted allegedly by police during a peaceful protest. The protest, staged on Tuesday at Boleng in Siang district, was against the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for a pre-feasibility survey of the proposed 12,500 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). In a formal representation submitted to the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Human Rights, the APWWS expressed grave concern over what it described as a 'serious violation of human rights and dignity of women.' 'Such abuse of power by both elected representatives and law enforcement agencies is a matter of serious concern and is highly condemnable.' 'The footage clearly shows an appalling disregard for the rights and dignity of women who were peacefully protesting,' said APWWS president Kani Nada Maling. 'We urge the Commission to take swift and decisive action against those responsible, regardless of their position or authority.' The organisation emphasised that such acts undermine democratic values and the constitutional rights of citizens, particularly women, to protest peacefully without fear of violence or reprisal. 'Justice must be served without fear or favour to maintain the sanctity of our democratic values and constitutional principles,' the APWWS said. UNI TD SSP
