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Arunachal media groups decry social media restrictions on dam coverage
Press bodies in Arunachal Pradesh have raised concerns over alleged curbs on social media reporting related to the Siang hydropower project. The restrictions are said to limit public discourse on the controversial infrastructure development.
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Media organisations in Arunachal Pradesh have collectively flagged what they describe as constraints on social media platforms regarding coverage of the Siang hydropower project, citing concerns over freedom of expression and information access.
The media bodies contend that restrictions imposed on social media discussions about the hydropower initiative have hampered journalists' ability to report on the project and public concerns surrounding it. The Siang valley project has been a subject of environmental and developmental debate in the state.
Press organisations have called for ensuring unrestricted access to digital platforms for news reporting, arguing that such limitations undermine democratic principles and the public's right to information on matters of significant public interest.
The issue reflects broader tensions between infrastructure development projects and media freedom in the region, with journalists asserting their role in providing transparent coverage of large-scale initiatives and their potential impacts on local communities and the environment.