Guwahati, July 23 -- The ambitious construction of the Guwahati Gateway Ghat terminal, touted as India's first modern river ferry terminal on the Brahmaputra, is facing significant backlash over its alleged negative impact on the river's ecological balance.

Located at Fancy Bazar in Guwahati, the project is accused of obstructing the Brahmaputra's natural flow and intensifying erosion along its banks.

Sources close to the project allege that construction has extended more than 200 meters from the riverbank, directly impeding the natural water movement. This has led to widespread concern among locals, ferry pilots, and boatmen, many of whom have generations of experience navigating the Brahmaputra and report noticeable shifts in the rive...