Take up dam issue with China, Gogoi urges Modi

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IANS Guwahati
Last Updated : May 14 2015 | 8:32 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take up the issue of China's construction of dams on the Brahmaputra river during his ongoing visit to the country.

Gogoi said there were serious concerns about the construction of dams by China over the Brahmaputra that would adversely impact downstream flow.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi must convey India's concerns to Beijing during his visit," Gogoi told the media.

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First Published: May 14 2015 | 8:26 PM IST

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