The BJP’s Arunachal Pradesh unit has acked Chief Minister Pema Khandu amid speculation over his political future following a Supreme Court-directed CBI inquiry, asserting that there is no question of a leadership change while an investigation is underway.
The party’s comment comes a day after an Assam-based news portal reported that Khandu would resign in view of the ongoing CBI probe, triggering social media speculation across the state.
The Supreme Court had in April ordered a preliminary CBI inquiry into charges that public work contracts worth approximately Rs 1,270 crore were awarded between 2015 and 2025 to firms allegedly linked to members of Khandu’s family. The probe is currently underway.
Arunachal Pradesh BJP president Kaling Moyong dismissed the news report suggesting an imminent leadership change in the state, describing the claims as baseless and misleading.
Moyong clarified that there is no proposal or discussion within the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding the replacement of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. He reaffirmed the party’s full support for the Chief Minister and stated that the reports being circulated have no factual basis.
The state BJP chief said the rumours appeared to be part of an attempt by vested interests to undermine the credibility and public standing of leaders who have been overseeing the state’s development initiatives. He maintained that the BJP leadership remains united and committed to ensuring political stability and continued governance in Arunachal Pradesh.
