GUWAHATI: Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi has raised serious concerns regarding China's construction of the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River. Gogoi alleges that Beijing intends to use the dam as an “organic weapon of war” against India, posing a threat to the sovereignty and security of the northeastern region.
Gogoi described the dam as a potential “water bomb” that could have dire consequences for the northeast region. The MLA claims that China could manipulate the water flow, either releasing or withholding it, to cause devastating floods or droughts in India's northeast. This manipulation is viewed as a strategic move to destabilize India without direct conflict.
Additionally, there are concerns about environmental devastation, as sudden water surges could damage fragile ecosystems and impact livelihoods dependent on the Brahmaputra River. The MLA has urged the Government of India to take decisive measures to counter the potential threat posed by the dam.
China has been constructing several large-scale hydropower projects on the Brahmaputra, known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in China. These developments have sparked concerns about Beijing’s control over the river’s flow, which affects millions in downstream nations like India and Bangladesh.
The Indian government is actively monitoring the situation and engaging in diplomatic talks with China to address transboundary water issues.
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