Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Borah constituted a three-member investigation committee with Paban Singh Ghatowar, former Union minister, as the chairman to thoroughly examine all allegations levelled against party members.
In light of serious allegations pertaining to corruption, internal sabotage, and misconduct during the panchayat elections, the APCC views these charges with the utmost gravity. “Upholding our commitment to transparency, accountability, and internal discipline, the party has resolved to ensure that those found guilty face exemplary consequences,” Borah said.
The other members of the committee are former Member of Parliament R.P. Sarmah and APCC vice president Bobbeeta Sharma as member-secretary.
According to Borah, the mandate of the committee is (i) to investigate all complaints received by the party relating to the Panchayat elections, like irregularities in ticket distribution, allegations of cash-for-ticket deals, deliberate walkovers extended to opposition candidates, unexplained withdrawal of nominations, and any other acts of anti-party conduct; (ii) to ascertain and establish culpability, if any, of the accused party members; and (iii) to summon any party member, whether accused or otherwise, for deposition.
Attendance before the committee shall take precedence over all campaign-related duties.
The committee will submit a comprehensive report of its findings to AICC general secretary and APCC in-charge Jitendra Singh and the APCC president on or before May 7, 2025.
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