Arunachal: APCC chief meets Kharge, seeks Article 371(H) amendment

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Bosiram Siram on Friday met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum highlighting three key issues of public concern in Arunachal Prathe state.

The issues include, amendment of Article 371(H), opposition to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), a party release informed here.

Siram urged that Article 371(H) of the Constitution be amended to grant Arunachal Pradesh constitutional safeguards and legislative powers similar to those enjoyed by Nagaland under Article 371(A) and Mizoram under Article 371(G).

This, he said, is essential to protect the state’s land, natural resources, customary laws, and socio-cultural identity.

Expressing grave concerns over the proposed SUMP project, he warned of severe social, environmental, and demographic impacts, including displacement of indigenous communities. He demanded that the project be re-evaluated through extensive consultations with local stakeholders.

Siram also called for the rollback of the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme to secure the future of government employees after retirement.

The Congress President assured Siram of full support and expressed solidarity with the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

He commended Siram’s commitment to representing grassroots concerns and reaffirmed the party’s dedication to protecting the rights and aspirations of the state’s citizens.

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