Itanagar, November 5: The Arunachal Pradesh BJP has strongly backed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, describing it as a necessary exercise to ensure accurate voter lists, identify ineligible entries and safeguard the interests of the state’s indigenous communities.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters, state party president Kaling Moyong said the Arunachal BJP’s support for SIR was rooted in the need to maintain clean and transparent electoral rolls.
Accompanied by BJP spokesperson and Roing MLA Mutchu Mithi, Moyong said the revision would help identify and remove ineligible names from voter lists. He also argued that the exercise could help check the alleged inflow of outsiders and illegal migration.
Moyong maintained that the Special Intensive Revision in Arunachal Pradesh was a constitutional and legal exercise aimed at protecting the integrity of the electoral process. He said accurate electoral rolls were essential for ensuring free, fair and transparent elections.
The BJP has been campaigning across the state to build awareness and support for the revision. The party has held press conferences in Itanagar and organised programmes, including the ‘Loktantra Bachao’ rally in Ziro, to explain the purpose and significance of the exercise.
BJP Says People’s Consent Will Decide Siang Hydropower Project
On the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), Moyong addressed concerns over the possible displacement of communities in the Siang region if the mega hydropower project is implemented.
He said the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) would provide a clearer assessment of the project’s viability and its possible impact. According to Moyong, the state government would not proceed with the project if the report found it unfeasible.
He also emphasised that the consent of the people would be the deciding factor in taking the project forward.
The proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project has faced opposition from sections of local communities and organisations in Arunachal Pradesh. Concerns have primarily centred on the possible displacement of indigenous communities, environmental consequences and the future of settlements in the Siang belt.
The project’s feasibility and its potential impact on local communities remain key issues in the ongoing debate.
Moyong’s statements come amid continuing discussions over the proposed project and the broader questions surrounding development, environmental protection and the rights of indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh.
