Arunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu: Music and sports lover who brought BJP to power in bordering Arunachal Pradesh

A history graduate from Delhi’s Hindu College, Khandu is a member of the Monpa tribe, which predominantly inhabits Tawang and parts of West Kameng

BJP retains Arunachal Pradesh with 46 out of 60 seats, PM Modi thanks the people of the state

In the 2019 Assembly elections, the BJP won 41 seats in Arunachal Pradesh. The Janata Dal (United) bagged seven, the National People's Party (NPP) five, Congress four, and the Peoples Party of Arunachal (PPA) one.

Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim election results 2024 Highlights: SKM retains power in Sikkim, BJP wins Arunachal for third straight term

Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim election results 2024 Highlights: The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) is poised to seize control of Sikkim, but the BJP is expected to hold onto power in Arunachal Pradesh. After winning 10 seats without opposition previously, the Election Commission of India (ECI) reports that the BJP has won 27 of 60 seats and is leading in 19 more in Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh struggles with low representation of women in polls

Maling believes that in Arunachal Pradesh, women are not allowed to make decisions and as a result, many competent leaders cannot participate in politics.

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu expresses gratitude to people for unopposed election of 10 BJP candidates

Pema Khandu was the only person to file a nomination from the Mukto assembly constituency in Tawang district, while Mein won the Chowkham seat uncontested

Assembly Elections 2024: Know polling dates of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

Northeastern states Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim will conduct state elections on April 19, while Odisha will go into polls in four phases spanning May 13, 20, 25, and June 1. Andhra Pradesh will, meanwhile, vote in a single phase for its Assembly on May 13.

Assembly elections 2024: Arunachal Pradesh to go to polls on April 19

Lok Sabha Elections schedule 2024: Arunachal Pradesh will go to polls on 19 April 2024 for its 60 assembly seats in the state along with the first phase of the general elections 2024.