Protests in Dhemaji Against Mega Dam Projects in Northeast

Mass protests erupted in Dhemaji on Tuesday against mega dams and hydroelectric projects in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Led by Raijor Dal and allied groups, demonstrators demanded scrapping of ongoing and proposed projects, including the Lower Subansiri and Upper Siang projects. Protesters burned effigies of PM Modi and CM Sarma, warning of environmental risks and urging investment in alternative energy instead.