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Tribesmen Unite Against China's Influence: India Plans Mega-Dam to Counter Beijing's Grip
Tribesmen in India's northeast protest a planned mega-dam that would be built to counter a Chinese dam project in the region of Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. The protesters argue the dam will harm their environment and way of life.
Tribesmen in India's northeast gathered to protest a planned mega-dam, part of their efforts to counter China's influence in the region, particularly in the disputed territory of Hima. The protesters took to a football pitch surrounded by misty mountains and delivered fiery speeches against the dam project. This move is an indication of India's growing assertiveness in its contest with China over Hima.
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