Adi Bane Kebang United seeks clarification over contradictory statements on Siang dam

Itanagar, Nov 10 (UNI) The Adi Bane Kebang United (ABKU) has sought an immediate clarification from the state government over what it termed contradictory statements by Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Arunachal East MP Tapir Gao on the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). In a representation addressed to Commissioner (East) Amjad Tak on Tuesday, the organisation pointed out that while the Chief Minister had repeatedly stated since 2024 that the dam would not be constructed if the affected people were opposed to it, the MP and other elected representatives had allegedly been making statements suggesting that the project would…