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Anti-Dam Violence Spirals In Arunachal, Chief Minister Renews Offer Of Talks

Violence escalation and chief minister's talks offer drive Arunachal dam conflict relevance.

Context

What happened: Protesters ransacked the residences of local MLA Oken Tayeng, senior legislator Ninong Ering, and state BJP president Kaling Moyong amid anti-dam violence in Arunachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister renewed an offer of talks. Why it matters: The unrest has escalated to attacks on the homes of sitting legislators and the state BJP president, prompting the Chief Minister to renew a call for dialogue.

What changed

Protesters ransacked the residences of local MLA Oken Tayeng, senior legislator Ninong Ering, and state BJP president Kaling Moyong amid anti-dam violence in Arunachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister renewed an offer of talks.

Why it matters

The unrest has escalated to attacks on the homes of sitting legislators and the state BJP president, prompting the Chief Minister to renew a call for dialogue.

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