‘Insult to SC’: Congress on Arunachal Pradesh CM having ‘control’ over files amid CBI probe
The Congress party has criticized the BJP for allowing Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu to maintain control over files related to a Supreme Court-ordered CBI investigation. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh described this situation as an 'insult' to the Supreme Court and the people of Arunachal Pradesh. The Supreme Court had previously directed the CBI to investigate allegations of corruption involving contracts awarded to Khandu's family.
- ▪The Supreme Court ordered a CBI inquiry into allegations of preferential allotment of contracts to firms linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu's family.
- ▪Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP of abandoning principles and norms in this case.
- ▪Ramesh stated that Khandu's continued control over relevant files constitutes a gross travesty of the Supreme Court's order.
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The Congress on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to brazen it out in Arunachal Pradesh with Chief Minister Pema Khandu keeping control over all files that have to be part of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry ordered by the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court on April 6 directed the CBI to register a preliminary inquiry into allegations of preferential allotment of contracts for public work in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly owned or related to the family members of Chief Minister Khandu. ‘Na khaunga na khane doonga’’ a complete hoax: Congress’ dig at PM on Arunachal CM’s kin matter in SCCongress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that all principles and norms have been abandoned by the BJP in the case of Mr.
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