He insisted this was not a threat, but an observation made during an internal party discussion.

After a week of political storm over his remarks suggesting that government welfare schemes will not reach areas where BJP candidates lose, Arunachal Pradesh Minister Ojing Tasing today refuted allegations of threatening voters, stating that his comments had been misinterpreted and taken out of context.

What Did Minister Ojing Tasing Say to Voters?

During an election campaign, Minister Ojing Tasing said, “I don’t know to speak indirectly. I am saying this directly that in those panchayat segments where the BJP loses, welfare schemes will not be given. Remember this, as the Panchayat Minister himself is saying it.”

The remark sparked immediate criticism, with the Opposition calling it an abus

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