The Congress on Monday questioned the Centre’s anti-corruption claims after the Supreme Court ordered a CBI inquiry into public work contracts in Arunachal Pradesh allegedly linked to relatives of CM Pema Khandu.Referring to the court’s direction, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the development could be the start of wider scrutiny in the BJP-ruled states, including in the North-East. He indicated that similar concerns may emerge elsewhere, without naming specific leaders.The remarks came after an SC Bench, led by Justice Vikram Nath, directed the CBI to register a preliminary inquiry within two weeks. The court said the probe would examine the award and execution of public works contracts and work orders in the state from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2025.The Bench also directed the agency to file a status report within 16 weeks, setting a defined timeline for the enquiry. During the hearing, it was submitted that contracts worth around Rs 1,270 crore were awarded over the past decade to four firms allegedly linked to members of the Chief Minister’s family, raising questions over the allocation of the government work.The top court had reserved its order on February 17 before issuing directions on Monday, initiating a time-bound preliminary probe.With the matter now entering the investigative stage, the findings of the CBI’s enquiry will determine whether further action follows, even as political reactions continue over the implications of the court’s order.