HT correspondent
ITANAGAR, Sept 11: The Adi Students’ Union (AdiSU) on Wednesday reiterated its demands for the immediate removal of paramilitary personnel stationed at Bomkakir Mission School in Boleng, Siang district, and for the eviction of illegal encroachments on government land belonging to various higher secondary schools in the district.
Addressing the media at the Arunachal Press Club in Itanagar, AdiSU representatives stated that they have submitted a seven-day ultimatum to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh (GoAP), urging swift action on their demands.
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The union warned that failure to address these issues would compel them to launch a democratic movement aimed at the removal of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) from the Siang district.
The union expressed concern that the prolonged presence of CAPF personnel had created an atmosphere of fear and unrest among local residents.
The apex student body representing the Adi community also demanded the revocation of the suspension order issued against eight Gaon Burahs (GBs) of Siang district by the Deputy Commissioner (DC).
According to the union, the suspension order unjustly restricts the right of these village heads to voice their opinions against the construction of the Siang Upper Multi-Purpose Project (SUMP), thereby violating Article 19 of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression.
Further emphasising the importance of community consent, the union called for proper consultations with affected villagers before any activities related to the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) for the SUMP project are initiated.
The union asserted that the voices of genuine land-affected families must be heard and respected in all decision-making processes related to the project.
The AdiSU stated that its demands are rooted in the need to safeguard the rights and welfare of local communities and ensure that development initiatives are undertaken in a manner that is both inclusive and respectful of constitutional freedoms.
The union’s statement concluded with a firm call on the state government to act decisively and address the concerns raised by the students and local residents before the situation escalates further.
