Itanagar, Feb 4: Chief Minister Pema Khandu today, showed a firm stance towards corruption stating that his administration would handle any such malpractice with an ‘iron hand’. Khandu was addressing the issue of compensation of Lada Sarli Frontier Highway in the Zero Hour Discussion raised by Bameng MLA, Kumar Waii. Demonstrating a firm stance on public integrity, the Chief Minister detailed the progress of a high-level Fact-Finding Committee, which has already uncovered significant discrepancies in land compensation across the Bichom and East Kameng districts.
He revealed that the Special Investigation Cell has already seized `11.5 crore and arrested four individuals. He pointed to a dramatic increase in enforcement with 142 arrests made since 2016 compared to just 20 in the preceding decade showing evidence of a systemic shift towards a cleaner government.
Waii had informed that the longest part of the package including Package 1,2 and 3 falls under Bameng Constituency. He told the house that he had written a letter to the then Deputy Commissioner regarding compensation issues being faced by the villagers and had requested for transparency in the process.
Meanwhile during the short duration discussion, Chayang Tajo MLA Hayeng Mangfi while raising a discussion on the healthcare sector, spoke on the matter of Job Regularisation of GMDO (Ayush) and Post Creation of GMDO (Ayush). He championed the cause of AYUSH doctors, reminding the House of their vital service during the COVID-19 pandemic. He raised concerns over a 12-year stagnation in post-creation, leaving a deficit of over 200 medical officers in rural and district hospitals. The discussion underscored a collective desire to ensure that the state’s healthcare professionals are given the stability and recognition they deserve.
Further, three bills were introduced in the first day of the Fifth Session including The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (Amendment) Bill 2026, introduced by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, The Arunachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill 2026, introduced by Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing and The Arunachal Pradesh Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2026, introduced by Law Minister, Kento Jini.
Earlier, as a mark of respect, the house maintained 2 minute silence and paid Obituary References to Late Kapchen Rajkumar, Late Tinghaap Taiju, Late Punji Mara, Late Yadap Apang, Late Takar Marde and Late Nima Tsering Khrimey.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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