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Students and activists protest Siang hydropower project at Arunachal Bhawan

Delhi, India · Oct 31, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 31.

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Summary in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters oppose the 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, citing displacement, ecological damage, and threats to cultural identity.
What they want
They demand the withdrawal of the project, removal of Central Armed Police Forces from the region, and release of all detained protesters.
What changed
Oct 31: Delhi Police detained hundreds of demonstrators, including activist Katon Moyong, during a protest at Arunachal Bhawan.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Withdrawal of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project
  • Release of all detainees
  • Removal of Central Armed Police Forces from the region

Organised by: Himkhand, Youth for Change

What authorities say

Delhi Police detained hundreds of protesters during the demonstration. Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein stated on October 30 that the government is open to dialogue with stakeholders regarding the project.1234

The numbers

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Crowd
100s
Hundreds of students and activists1234
Arrests / detentions
100s
Delhi Police detained hundreds of demonstrators34

The full story

On October 31, 2026, hundreds of students and activists gathered at Arunachal Bhawan in New Delhi to protest against the proposed 11,200-megawatt Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh. Organised by Himkhand and Youth for Change, the demonstration aimed to bring opposition to the hydropower project to the national capital. Protesters demanded the project's cancellation, the withdrawal of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) from the region, and the release of individuals detained during recent unrest in Arunachal Pradesh. Delhi Police responded by detaining hundreds of participants, including activist Katon Moyong. The project has faced long-standing opposition from indigenous communities concerned about displacement, loss of ancestral land, and environmental risks in the seismically active region. The state government maintains the project will improve infrastructure and tourism.

Timeline

  1. Hundreds of protesters gheraoed Arunachal Bhawan in Delhi and were subsequently detained by police.1234

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