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Politics
Arunachal Media Outcry Over Curbs on Siang Hydropower Project Reports
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM
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Arunachal Pradesh media outlets have publicly condemned restrictions imposed on reporting about the Siang hydropower project, citing concerns over press freedom and transparency.
Arunachal Pradesh media houses have issued a joint statement condemning recent restrictions on coverage of the Siang hydropower project, a major development initiative in the state.
The curbs were introduced by state authorities, though the exact rationale has not been publicly disclosed. Media representatives argue that the limitations infringe on journalistic freedom and hinder public access to information.
In their statement, the outlets called for an immediate lifting of the restrictions and urged the government to engage in transparent dialogue with the press regarding the project’s environmental and social impacts.
The incident has reignited discussions about media rights in the region, with several commentators noting a pattern of tightened controls over coverage of large infrastructure projects in Arunachal Pradesh.
The curbs were introduced by state authorities, though the exact rationale has not been publicly disclosed. Media representatives argue that the limitations infringe on journalistic freedom and hinder public access to information.
In their statement, the outlets called for an immediate lifting of the restrictions and urged the government to engage in transparent dialogue with the press regarding the project’s environmental and social impacts.
The incident has reignited discussions about media rights in the region, with several commentators noting a pattern of tightened controls over coverage of large infrastructure projects in Arunachal Pradesh.