Arunachal Congress seeks release of Siang project protesters, withdrawal of cases

The Hindu · PTI · 2026-11-06 13:25 UTC

Arunachal Congress urges release of Siang project protesters, withdrawal of cases, and transparency on livelihood funds and security withdrawals.

The Congress in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday (November 6, 2026) demanded the release of protesters opposing the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), withdrawal of cases against them and revocation of the suspension of government employees and village functionaries.

The party also sought the withdrawal of additional security forces from the affected areas and demanded details of the proposed ₹350-crore livelihood and development package linked to the project, as well as upfront payments received by the State government from hydropower developers.

The opposition party also sought a white paper on the proposed package linked to the project and upfront payments received by the State government from hydropower developers, alleging that transparency and accountability were essential to address public concerns.

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