Itanagar, May 3:
The Arunachal Civil Society (ACS), led by Byabang Joram and Narang Chatung, has announced a three-day sit-in dharna from May 4 to 6 at Tennis Court, Itanagar. The protest aims to press for the resignation of the Chief Minister, with ACS asserting that a fair and impartial investigation cannot take place while he remains in office.
Raising questions over the state government’s intentions, Joram expressed concern about a high-level meeting scheduled for May 5 at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting is expected to bring together top engineering and nodal officials, which ACS believes may influence the course of the ongoing developments.
Drawing comparisons with precedents in other states, Joram stated that leaders facing investigations by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have typically stepped down to ensure transparency.
He emphasized that resignation on moral grounds would allow for an unbiased probe, adding that the Chief Minister could reassume office if cleared of all charges.
Highlighting concerns over administrative pressure, Joram argued that senior officials may hesitate to provide honest statements if the Chief Minister continues in office. “No employee would speak freely against their superior in such a situation,” he said, stressing that the CBI probe must be conducted without any perceived influence.
ACS further warned that if the Chief Minister does not resign after the three-day dharna, the organization will intensify its democratic movement in the coming days.
