ITANAGAR, 5 Dec: The opposition Congress in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday filed a complaint with the State Election Commission (SEC), alleging that Panchayat Minister Ojing Tasing threatened voters with the denial of government schemes and funds in areas where BJP candidates fail to win.

The Congress claimed the statement, made by Tasing at an election rally in Lower Dibang Valley district on Wednesday, amounts to intimidation of voters and misuse of official position ahead of the December 15 panchayat and municipal elections in the state.

It said the remarks, captured in video recordings and supported by eyewitness accounts were a serious violation of the model code of conduct.

The Congress said that withholding development schemes and public funds on the basis of electoral outcomes is

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