Due to growing worries about peace and order brought on by previous altercations amongst competing candidates, the Itanagar district administration has revoked permission for the All-Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) convention and election.
The prior permission to host the AAPSU Election and Conference at Dera Natung Government College’s (DNGC) Jubilee Hall was formally rescinded by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar. Office Order No. DC/ICC/17012/12/2026-JUD, dated February 5, 2026, granted Chief Election Commissioner Nabam Tamar authority to hold elections from February 17 to February 23, 2026, subject to certain restrictions.
The initial decree made it quite clear that, based on the current state of law and order, the district administration could suspend or cancel the electoral process at any time.
Official sources claim that the decision to revoke the authorization was made in response to recent violent altercations between competing AAPSU candidates in Itanagar. The local law and order situation has deteriorated as a result of these episodes, according to authorities, raising fears about potential future disruptions if the event is permitted to continue.
The impending Sixth Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh, which is set for March 6–12, 2026, has also been taken into consideration by the government. For the vital budget session to run well, officials stressed the importance of keeping the state capital’s security environment stable.
According to a formal statement from the Deputy Commissioner’s office, “the earlier permission—now time-barred—has been withdrawn with immediate effect in view of the prevailing circumstances and the possibility of further disturbances.”
