Amid rampant speculation on social media linking senior IAS officer Pallav Gopal Jha to the ongoing multi-crore MPLAD fund embezzlement case, the Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell has dismissed such reports as “speculative.” Senior Superintendent of Police Rosie Kalita confirmed to India Today NE that details cannot be disclosed as investigations are ongoing.
The case, which centers on the misuse of MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds in Assam, has ensnared several bureaucrats and construction committee officials. Legal proceedings began on July 14, 2025, with thirteen individuals named in charge sheets under various corruption and public procurement laws. Four of the accused appeared in court and were granted bail, while another, Sukanya Bora, had already been arrested.
Attention also remains on MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan, whose interrogation drew fresh controversy. Bhuyan has denounced the probe as politically motivated, asserting that MPs only recommend projects for MPLADS funding, while actual implementation is the responsibility of district administrators. The case has prompted renewed debate over political accountability and the role of anti-corruption agencies in Assam’s governance.
