Itanagar, Apr 6 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday welcomed the CBI preliminary inquiry ordered by the Supreme Court into allegations surrounding the award of contracts to the CM’s family members, asserting that his government had “nothing to hide”.
Khandu, in a statement, said the inquiry would help clear the air and reaffirm transparency in governance.
“The truth will come out,” the chief minister said.
Khandu said his government had “nothing to hide”, and it will extend all required support for a fair and independent inquiry.
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to register a preliminary inquiry within two weeks into the award of contracts for public works in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly owned by family members of the CM.
A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath said the inquiry and consequential investigation, if any, shall cover the award and execution of public works, contracts and work orders in the state for the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2025.
Earlier, in its affidavit, the Arunachal Pradesh government had stated that out of 21,079 works, only 121 were awarded to four firms through proper tender process during the last 10 years. PTI UPL UPL RBT
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