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Pema Khandu Calls Court Summons ‘One-Sided Hearing’
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has termed a court summons to state officials a 'one-sided hearing', arguing that the state's legal representatives were absent. NDTV reports that Khandu said this absence…
The Story in Brief
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has termed a court summons to state officials a 'one-sided hearing', arguing that the state's legal representatives were absent. NDTV reports that Khandu said this absence prevented the government from explaining steps taken to assist the CBI and from placing records already shared before the court. The summons relate to an investigation into alleged corruption, with the court questioning the state's cooperation. Khandu insisted Arunachal has cooperated fully and shared all relevant data with the agency.
The Indian Opinion
This story risks being framed as yet another state versus judiciary clash. But the core issue is cooperation with a CBI probe. Khandu's claim of a one-sided hearing must be tested by whether the state promptly submits all required documents. The court will decide based on facts, not political posturing. Procedural absence is not the same as bias. Watch if Arunachal appears in court next time with full records, or if the state continues to cry foul without cooperating.
Source: ndtv.com
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