Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee formed a fact-finding panel on Sunday, September 27. They want to assess the impact of the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. Tensions are running high. Locals report paramilitary forces have deployed to the Siang region to secure the site. The party aims to cut through the noise and document real grievances.
APCC president Bosiram Siram appointed working president Tanga Byaling to lead the group. Takam Sanjoy will serve as vice chairman, and advocate Tami Pangu takes the role of secretary. Daniel Gao and Johny Yangfo round out the committee. Their mission is clear. They must evaluate social, environmental, and livelihood risks for those living in the project footprint.
The team has 15 days to turn in their findings. Tami Pangu will lead a nine-member sub-committee to visit the villages directly. The APCC stated, "The proposed village-to-village visits were aimed at assessing the situation on the ground amid differing claims and concerns expressed by the government and residents of affected areas." They are inviting other political parties and civil groups to join the effort. Organizations have three days to nominate a representative to accompany the team on the ground.
The Congress wants to investigate land acquisition tactics and the logic behind the heavy security presence. This project faces stiff opposition from indigenous communities who fear for their homes. The final report will go to both the government and the public. A broad coalition should make the report harder to ignore.
Updated at 28th September 2026 at 2:01pm
The scope of the investigation goes beyond just the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. The committee has expanded its mandate to include other proposed mega hydropower projects in the region. Along with the initial list of grievances, the team will specifically scrutinize the government's approach to rehabilitation for displaced families.
The party is casting a wider net for its ground team. They specifically called for participation from student bodies, traditional institutions, panchayati raj representatives, women's groups, and youth organizations. The APCC believes this broader coalition will ensure the final report reflects the collective voice of the state rather than just party interests.
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