[ Bengia Ajum ]

ITANAGAR, 21 Nov: As the panchayati raj (PR)elections near, money culture has once again become a hot topic of discussion in the state. There is growing fear that the outcome of the elections will once again be determined by the influence of money. This has compelled politicians, and even religious bodies, to issue appeals to curb the promotion of money culture in the state.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu in an interaction with the media discouraged money- and clan-based politics during the panchayat elections. He also appealed to community-based organisations to extend their support in curbing the money culture.

NCP (Ajit Pawar) Arunachal unit president and MLA of Yachuli Assembly constituency, Toko Tatung, said that, as long as targeted benefits do not reach the last row

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