Guwahati Protesters Extend Solidarity to Arunachal Communities Opposing SUMP
Protesters at Nehru Park Gate demand cancellation of the proposed mega dam, release of detained protesters and protection of indigenous communities’ ancestral lands and rivers.
GUWAHATI- Citizens held a solidarity protest at Nehru Park Gate in Guwahati on October 30, expressing support for people in Arunachal Pradesh opposing the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).
The protesters raised concerns over the proposed mega dam and displayed placards demanding cancellation of the project, release of detained protesters and protection of ancestral lands and rivers.
The gathering reflected solidarity with indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh who have raised concerns over the potential impact of the proposed project on their land, rivers, livelihoods and traditional way of life.
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Among the key demands raised during the protest were the release of those detained in connection with the ongoing SUMP protests and protection of the rights and interests of communities living in the Siang region.
The protest in Guwahati also brought attention to the opposition to SUMP beyond Arunachal Pradesh, with participants expressing support for the concerns raised by affected communities.
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The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project has become a major point of public debate in Arunachal Pradesh, with concerns over its possible environmental, social and cultural consequences forming a central part of the opposition.
The organisers also appealed to citizens to share their views on the ongoing SUMP issue.
