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Assam Congress Launches Probe Into Internal Corruption Ahead of Panchayat Polls

A three-member committee, led by Paban Singh Ghatowar, investigates allegations of misconduct, sabotage, and cash-for-ticket deals as BJP secures unopposed wins.

APCC forms a three-member committee, led by Paban Singh Ghatowar, to investigate corruption allegations in upcoming Panchayat elections.
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Overview

  • The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has formed a three-member investigation committee to address allegations of corruption and misconduct within the party ahead of the 2025 Panchayat elections.
  • The committee, led by former Union Minister Paban Singh Ghatowar, includes RP Sarmah and Bobbeeta Sharma, and was constituted under the directive of AICC General Secretary Jitendra Singh.
  • Key areas of investigation include irregularities in ticket distribution, cash-for-ticket allegations, deliberate walkovers to opposition candidates, and unexplained nomination withdrawals.
  • The committee is tasked with submitting its findings by May 7, just days before the two-phase elections on May 2 and May 7, with vote counting scheduled for May 11.
  • The BJP has already gained a significant advantage, securing 37 zila parishad and 288 anchalik parishad seats unopposed, while criticizing Congress's internal disarray and election promises.