Debate Over Building Dam

In response to the article in the Pakistani newspaper The Dawn, Hindu Community Opposes Dam in Balochistan by Saleem Shahid. In recent Pakistani political news there has been an ongoing debate over whether a dam should be built in the Hindu community in the Baluchistan Province. The Hindu’s in the community are worried that if the Hingol dam is built it will destroy a historic temple of theirs would be inaccessible. The Baluchistan government then decided to meet with the Hindu community. The chairman of the Baluchistan Assembly, Wapda, met with the Hindu leaders and explained that everything is being done so that their temple will be preserved. He also explained what the benefits of building the dam would be, such as irrigation and a natural power source. The chairman of the Baluchistan Assembly stated that he recognizes the concerns of the Hindu people and wants them to know that the government will keep them in consideration when making their decisions. This dam seems to be a good investment for the betterment of the province and country. It is a step in the right direction as far as being energy efficient and boost the agriculture in that region with the irrigation that would come from the dam. Although this will be a good energy and agricultural investment, the government must also appreciate the sacredness of the Hindu’s temple.