ITANAGAR: The 2,700-MW Lower Siang hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh has run into rough weather, with the apex assembly of the Adi community, the Bogum Bokang Kebang, voicing its opposition to the dam, apprehending an adverse impact on people of the area.
The three-day Bogum Bokang Kebang from September 26 to 29 at Riew Village, in East Siang district, resolved to boycott a proposed public hearing on the project, which was slated to be held on October 18, 19 and 21.
“Not an inch of land will be allowed to be submerged because of the project,” the resolution, a copy of which was made available to the press, said.
The assembly also resolved to resort to mass protests if there was any attempt to take away land from the people.
It was further decided that no meeting demanding compensation for lands on both banks of the Siang River shall be entertained in any village of the Adi belt henceforth.
The Next Bogum Bokang Kebang will be organised at Pessing village, in West Siang district, the resolution added. (PTI)
