Itanagar, March 4, 2026:
A 12-hour peaceful bandh has been called in Itanagar on March 5 by the Jan Andolan Anti-Corruption Movement, demanding accountability and transparency in alleged corruption cases.
The shutdown will be observed from 5 AM to 5 PM. The organization stated that the protest is aimed at pressing authorities to take concrete action over the allegations and ensure transparency in the matter.
The movement is being led by Shri Nabam Tagam. According to the organization, despite several representations submitted earlier and a deadline set for March 3, no action has been initiated against Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The group has therefore demanded an independent investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure what it described as a fair and impartial probe.
Leaders of the movement have emphasized that the bandh will be conducted peacefully and democratically. They have appealed to citizens, business establishments, and civil society organizations to support the protest and join what they described as a fight against corruption.
The bandh call has sparked political discussions across Arunachal Pradesh, with attention now focused on how the situation unfolds on March 5.
