Itanagar : An anti-corruption activist in Arunachal Pradesh has called for the resignation of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, citing the need to ensure an impartial inquiry reportedly to be conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court of India.

Nabam Tagam, who heads the Jan Andolan Anti-Corruption Movement, said in a statement on Tuesday that the Chief Minister stepping down would help uphold the integrity and transparency of the proposed preliminary probe. He argued that public confidence in the investigation would be strengthened if it proceeds without any perceived administrative influence.

The organisation has been actively mobilising public opinion around the issue. On March 5, it organised a 12-hour peaceful bandh across the Capital Complex region, which, according to organisers, was observed without major untoward incidents.

Tagam noted that while a phase of protests had been temporarily suspended in January following requests from the administration, the group’s core demands – including accountability and an independent investigation – remain unchanged.

However, the campaign has also drawn scrutiny from authorities. A bandh called in December 2025 was declared unlawful by the administration, citing concerns over disruption to essential services and inconvenience to the public.

There has been no immediate response from the Chief Minister’s Office regarding the demand for resignation. Officials have also not issued a public statement on the timeline or scope of the reported CBI inquiry referenced by the group.

The situation remains fluid, with the anti-corruption movement indicating that further democratic actions may be undertaken as it continues to press for institutional transparency and accountability.