Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Congress Challenges Pema Khandu’s Continuance Amid Supreme Court Probe
The Congress party questioned why Pema Khandu is still the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Supreme Court ordered a CBI investigation into public works contracts worth Rs 1,270 crore.
The contracts were allegedly awarded to members of Khandu’s family when he was the state’s public works minister.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Khandu should have stepped down.
He also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statements about fighting corruption.
Ramesh alleged that state officials did not properly cooperate with the investigation.
The Supreme Court said the state provided very large amounts of documents instead of the relevant records.
The court is expected to hear the case again on September 25, 2026.
Congress questioned Pema Khandu’s continuation as Arunachal Pradesh chief minister after a Supreme Court-ordered CBI probe into contracts worth Rs 1,270 crore.
Jairam Ramesh alleged the contracts were awarded to Khandu’s family members while he was the state’s PWD minister.
Ramesh said Khandu should have resigned or been removed and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy on corruption.
He claimed Arunachal Pradesh authorities failed to provide the CBI adequate access to relevant files and documents.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the matter again on September 25, 2026.
- Who
- Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Congress questioned Khandu’s continuation in office amid a Supreme Court-directed CBI probe into allegedly improper public works contracts.
- When
- The Supreme Court issued its probe direction on April 6, 2026; related proceedings occurred on August 3 and August 24, with the next hearing set for September 25, 2026.
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh and the Supreme Court of India.
- Why
- The probe concerns contracts worth Rs 1,270 crore allegedly awarded to Khandu’s family members during his tenure as PWD minister, while Congress also alleged inadequate state cooperation with investigators.
- Amount under investigation
- Rs 1,270 crore in contracts
- Investigating agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation
- Court action
- The Supreme Court directed a CBI inquiry on April 6, 2026
- Alleged contract period
- 2015-2025
- Political figure criticized
- Pema Khandu, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister
- Congress spokesperson
- Jairam Ramesh
- Next hearing
- September 25, 2026