“Pema Khandu is Immature…”: SIFF Hits Back at CM Khandu On Upper Siang Multipurpose Project Remarks
First Published: 20th December, 2024 15:08 IST
He maintained that the SIFF's actions are purely driven by local concerns, and the accusations of foreign involvement are baseless.
A day after Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu criticized anti-dam groups for opposing the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multi-Purpose Project, the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF), which is leading the protests has hit back at the Chief Minister terming him “immature”.
Speaking to Northeast Live over the phone from Siang, SIFF President Gegong Jijong said, “The CM is talking about the Legal Advisor we have, I want to point out that he is a local but his father is settled in Dibang Valley which is why they are talking about the foreign funding. Our Legal Advisor can be taken from any place so they don’t have the right to talk about this. He might be Chief Minister but he is immature. “
“Nobody will fund us except our well-wishers, nobody from Pakistan or China is funding us. And if they call us to talk, I will talk but CM Khandu needs to come to me,” Jijong added.
He maintained that the SIFF’s actions are purely driven by local concerns, and the accusations of foreign involvement are baseless. The standoff between the government and protestors continues to escalate.
It needs to be mentioned that the state government has requisitioned the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to conduct pre-feasibility reports for the SUMP and deploy them in the Siang district.
The project, which is set to be developed by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), has faced intense resistance from local communities, especially the Siang Indigenous Farmers Forum (SIFF). The SIFF has organized rallies across the region, voicing concerns that the mega dam will submerge several villages, disrupt local livelihoods, and severely impact the ecology of the Siang River.
Also read: Govt to Deploy CAPF To Implement Upper Siang Project in Arunachal Amid Stiff Opposition
Also Watch:
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Mob Storms Police Station in Arunachal, Drags Youth Accused of Raping Around 20 Girl Students Out, Lynches Him
As per inputs, the youth was accused of raping at least 20 students and molesting over 3 others aged between 6-8 years from Mount Carmel School, Roing.
11th July 2025
SIFF Opposes PMO-Level Meeting on Siang Upper Multipurpose Project to be Held in New Delhi
The impasse over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) is not ending anytime soon. The project affected families are now strongly opposing the proposed PMO-level meeting to be held on July 15 in New Delhi. The meeting will chaired by Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr P.K.Mishra. The Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum (SIFF), a […]
11th July 2025
Why Do Monks Burn Herbs on Mountain Peaks? Here’s All About Arunachal’s Sacred Smoke Ceremony
The ritual also served to invoke protection for the remote borderland and foster well-being for all.
11th July 2025
Former Arunachal MLA Kapchen Rajkumar Dies In Wild Elephant Attack in Tirap
According to family members of Rajkumar, the attack took place in the early morning hours between Namsang and Deomali area
09th July 2025
Arunachal Govt Holds High Level Meeting with AAPSU on Chakma-Hajong Refugee Issue
The talks follow AAPSU’s protest rally held on June 16, during which a memorandum was submitted to the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah
09th July 2025