Arunachal's anti-dam campaign hardens as protesters snub Khandu’s dialogue offer

Published 04 Nov 2026, 09:00 IST

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After protests in Arunachal Pradesh against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) turned violent on October 23, the state has unleashed a massive crackdown on the movement. The response has included the use of force by armed forces and law enforcement agencies, internet shutdowns, a…

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Anti-SUMP groups reject CM Pema Khandu’s talks offer, demanding release of detainees and withdrawal of forces as protests and bandh calls intensify

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Current article 04 Nov 2026, 09:00 IST

Arunachal's anti-dam campaign hardens as protesters snub Khandu’s dialogue offer

Anti-SUMP groups reject CM Pema Khandu’s talks offer, demanding release of detainees and withdrawal of forces as protests and bandh calls intensify

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Alt News Center-Left Alt News 04 Nov 2026, 08:15 IST

Censorship, arrests, internet shutdown, PR campaign: How Arunachal is trying to control the Siang dam narrative

After protests in Arunachal Pradesh against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) turned violent on October 23, the state has unleashed a massive crackdown on the movement. The response has included the use of force by armed forces and law enforcement agencies, internet shutdowns, a…

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Sabrang India Left Sabrang India 02 Nov 2026, 18:04 IST

From Arunachal to Delhi, anti-dam protesters face state crackdown; detained allege sexual assault

Around 40 protesters from Arunachal Pradesh were detained during a solidarity demonstration, as the crackdown on indigenous resistance to the proposed mega dam intensifies The post From Arunachal to Delhi, anti-dam protesters face state crackdown; detained allege sexual assault appeared first on…

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