The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh made a resounding start to the upcoming elections by securing victory in 10 assembly seats unopposed, ahead of the voting day scheduled for April 19.
Among the notable victors are Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who clinched the Mukto assembly constituency in Tawang, and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who emerged triumphant from the Chowkham constituency in Namsai district.
Pawan Kumar Sain, the state’s chief electoral officer (CEO), announced the uncontested wins, highlighting the BJP's strong foothold in the region. The winning candidates include Pema Khandu from Mukto, Dongru Siongju from Bomdila, Techi Kaso from Itanagar, Ratu Techi from Sagalee, Hage Appa from Ziro-Hapoli, Jikke Tako from Tali, Nyato Dukam from Taliha, Mutchu Mithi from Roing, Dasanglu Pul from Hayuliang, and Chowna Mein from Chowkham.
A total of 14 candidates remained in contention for the two Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh following the withdrawal of candidature, as per the CEO.
Expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support, Chief Minister Pema Khandu thanked the people of the respective assembly constituencies and emphasized their trust in the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a prosperous future. He reiterated a commitment to serving with dedication and sincerity.
In the Arunachal West Parliamentary Constituency, candidates from various parties and independents, including BJP's Kiren Rijiju and INC’s Nabam Tuki, will vie for the seat.
Similarly, in the Arunachal East parliamentary seat, contenders such as BJP’s Tapir Gao and INC’s Bosiram Siram are set to face off against each other.
For the remaining 50 assembly constituencies slated for polling on April 19, the CEO mentioned that a comprehensive report from districts is awaited, and once received, it will be shared with the public, paving the way for a closely contested electoral battle in Arunachal Pradesh.
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