Assam, July 21 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted on Monday, July 21, over China's dam-building activities on the Brahmaputra River. The CM has stated that over 70% of the river's water originates from within India.
Speaking to the media, Sarma remarked, "The Brahmaputra receives most of its water from Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh, and rainfall in Assam itself. Scientifically, the river is largely fed by indigenous sources."
While acknowledging that disruptions caused by Chinese activities upstream could potentially affect the river's biodiversity, the Chief Minister also noted a differing perspective that reduced water flow might help cushion the impact of floods, a frequent problem in Assam.
"There are two views, one is t...