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Agriculture
Arunachal farmers' youth group denounces CBI case against activist Bhanu Tatak
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM
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A youth federation of Arunachal Pradesh farmers publicly condemned the Central Bureau of Investigation's case against activist Bhanu Tatak, calling it unjustified.
The youth wing of the Arunachal Pradesh farmers' association issued a statement on Thursday condemning the Central Bureau of Investigation's filing of a case against local activist Bhanu Tatak. The group said the legal action undermines legitimate advocacy on agrarian issues and could intimidate community leaders.
According to the statement, the farmers' youth body views Tatak's work as aligned with the interests of the state's agricultural community, and the CBI probe appears to target his activism rather than any proven wrongdoing. The federation urged the authorities to withdraw the case and respect democratic dissent.
No official comment from the CBI was available at the time of reporting. The matter is expected to attract further attention from civil society groups across the Northeast, who have expressed concerns about the use of investigative agencies in political or activist matters.
The condemnation reflects growing unease among rural stakeholders in Arunachal Pradesh, who fear that legal pressures could hamper efforts to address land, irrigation and market challenges faced by farmers.
The situation remains under observation as both the CBI and the activist's legal counsel prepare for possible court proceedings.
According to the statement, the farmers' youth body views Tatak's work as aligned with the interests of the state's agricultural community, and the CBI probe appears to target his activism rather than any proven wrongdoing. The federation urged the authorities to withdraw the case and respect democratic dissent.
No official comment from the CBI was available at the time of reporting. The matter is expected to attract further attention from civil society groups across the Northeast, who have expressed concerns about the use of investigative agencies in political or activist matters.
The condemnation reflects growing unease among rural stakeholders in Arunachal Pradesh, who fear that legal pressures could hamper efforts to address land, irrigation and market challenges faced by farmers.
The situation remains under observation as both the CBI and the activist's legal counsel prepare for possible court proceedings.