Violence and Protests Erupt Over Siang Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh
The latest in this situation
- IAF airlifted RAF units from Navi Mumbai while CAPF personnel were deployed in Pasighat.
- RAF was deployed to Siang districts due to violence, and the Chief Minister addressed project tensions in Arunachal Pradesh.
- CM Pema Khandu expressed concern regarding violence occurring within the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
How it started
What happened
Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed concern over incidents of vandalism, looting, and property damage in Pasighat, East Siang district. The unrest occurred during a 12-hour shutdown organized by various groups protesting the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. Mobs set fire to a National Hydroelectric Power Corporation office and a police station, and vandalized residences of local political leaders.
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Why it matters
The violence and shutdown disrupted local economic activity in East Siang district. The protests against the project and the Chief Minister's call for talks could strengthen ADI's negotiating position regarding the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project.
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Who's involved
- Pema KhanduChief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
- Arunachal PradeshState where the protests and violence occurred
- East Siang districtDistrict where the vandalism and violence took place
- ADICompany involved in the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project
How it developed
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The entities involved
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Arunachal Pradesh
region administered by India as a state
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Pema Khandu
Indian politician (born 1979)