Overview
- The complaint alleges Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing told voters that panchayats not electing BJP candidates would be denied government schemes and funds.
- The purported remark was captured in a widely shared clip from a speech at BJP candidate Gunu Linggi’s residence in Mayu-II, Lower Dibang Valley, during campaigning for the Roing zilla parishad seat.
- Election officials say they previously received no formal complaint but have sought a factual report from the Lower Dibang Valley Deputy Commissioner to verify what occurred.
- The Congress argues the statement violates the Model Code of Conduct and could amount to misuse of office under the Representation of the People Act, and it demands Tasing’s resignation and an apology.
- Polling for panchayat and municipal bodies is set for December 15, and authorities, as well as parties, await the district report; Tasing has not responded publicly and the state BJP has not commented.