APCC Alleges Political Motive Behind Denial of VP Appointment

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ITANAGAR, September 9: 

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has expressed strong resentment over the denial of an appointment with Vice President of India during his visit to Arunachal Pradesh, calling the development “politically motivated” and deeply unfortunate.

APCC president and former minister Bosiram Siram said the party had formally sought an appointment through the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh on September 4 to submit a memorandum highlighting critical issues concerning the state.

According to the APCC, no response was received to its request. The party said the denial raises serious questions over the manner in which the principal Opposition party was prevented from presenting the concerns of the people of Arunachal Pradesh before the Vice President.

The memorandum submitted by the APCC contains six major demands covering frontier security, infrastructure, constitutional safeguards and sustainable development.

Arunachal Regiment

The APCC has demanded the creation of a dedicated Arunachal Regiment to increase the recruitment of local youth into the Armed Forces and strengthen the participation of Arunachalis in national defence.

The party also called for special recruitment drives in frontier districts and villages, citing the local population’s knowledge of the terrain and communities as an important strategic advantage.

All-party delegation to Taksing

The Congress has sought a joint all-party parliamentary and political delegation to Taksing and other vulnerable frontier areas to assess ground realities related to border communities, security, connectivity and essential services.

It said national security and territorial integrity should remain above political differences.

Better frontier connectivity

The APCC demanded reliable all-weather road connectivity to Taksing and other strategically sensitive frontier areas, along with improved healthcare, education, communication, emergency services and other essential infrastructure.

The party said development of border areas should be treated as an important component of national security.

Logistical support for security forces

The Congress also called for uninterrupted logistical support to security personnel deployed along the difficult Himalayan frontier.

This includes adequate manpower, equipment, specialised clothing, food, fuel, transportation, communication and medical facilities to ensure operational preparedness in extreme terrain and weather conditions.

Demand to amend Article 371H

The APCC has demanded a comprehensive amendment to Article 371H to provide Arunachal Pradesh with stronger constitutional safeguards, particularly for the protection of indigenous land, forests, water, customary practices, traditional institutions, cultural identity and natural resources.

The party said Arunachal Pradesh’s predominantly tribal population and its distinctive customary traditions warrant a constitutional framework that adequately protects the rights and interests of indigenous communities.

Opposition to mega dams

On hydropower development, the APCC said it supports scientifically and environmentally sustainable small and medium projects, particularly responsible run-of-the-river projects, but strongly opposes mega and big dam projects in the state.

The party reiterated its opposition to the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), citing concerns over displacement, indigenous land and cultural heritage, ecological damage, seismic vulnerability, downstream disaster risks and cumulative impacts on the Siang basin.

The APCC demanded that efforts to push the SUMP be halted and called for an independent and transparent assessment covering seismic safety, environmental and cumulative basin-level impacts, displacement and rehabilitation, and downstream disaster risks before any further decision.

“Arunachal Pradesh needs development, but not development at the cost of its people, rivers, forests, culture and ecological security,” the party said.

The APCC has urged the Vice President to take cognisance of the six demands and communicate them to the Government of India and concerned ministries for time-bound action, including appropriate constitutional measures on Article 371H and a comprehensive review of mega dam proposals in Arunachal Pradesh.

Location: Itanagar 791111

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