Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation into Allegations Against Arunachal CM's Family
SC orders CBI inquiry into award of Govt contracts to to firms allegedly linked Arunachal CM’s relatives
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The Supreme Court of India has instructed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate claims that Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, and his family received contracts totaling ₹1,270 crore over a decade. This decision follows a public interest litigation alleging corruption and nepotism.
- 01Supreme Court orders CBI inquiry into government contracts awarded to CM Pema Khandu's family.
- 02Contracts worth ₹1,270 crore were allegedly awarded from January 2015 to December 2025.
- 03The inquiry follows a public interest litigation filed by NGOs alleging corruption and nepotism.
- 04The Supreme Court emphasized the need for a fair investigation without prejudicing anyone.
- 05The CBI is required to submit a status report within 16 weeks.
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On April 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of India mandated the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate allegations concerning ₹1,270 crore worth of government contracts awarded to the family of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu from January 2015 to December 2025. This directive came in response to a public interest litigation filed by the NGOs Voluntary Arunachal Sena and Save Mon Region Federation, which accused Khandu's family of engaging in corruption and nepotism while bypassing standard tender processes. The Supreme Court stressed the importance of conducting a fair inquiry, ensuring that the investigation does not prejudice any parties involved. The CBI has been given a timeline of 16 weeks to report on the status of the investigation.
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This investigation could lead to significant scrutiny of government contracts in Arunachal Pradesh, impacting public trust in governance.
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