Three Independent MLAs Pledge Support to BJP Government in Arunachal Pradesh

GG News Bureau
Itanagar, 19th June. In a significant political development, three independent MLAs have pledged their unconditional support to the BJP-led government in Arunachal Pradesh under Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The MLAs, Laisam Simai, Wanglam Sawin, and Tenzin Nima Glow, formalized their decision through a letter of support addressed to Khandu.

Chief Minister Khandu expressed his gratitude in a statement, saying, “Heartfelt thanks to Independent MLAs Shri Laisam Simai Ji, Shri Wanglam Sawin Ji, and Shri Tenzin Nima Glow Ji for extending support to the BJP government in Arunachal Pradesh. Your decision underscores your dedication to the state’s development. Together, we will continue to work for the development and prosperity of Arunachal Pradesh. Thank you for your trust and support.

Simai and Sawin, who were reelected from the Nampong and Khonsa East constituencies respectively, had contested as independents after not receiving party tickets in the April 19 polls. Glow, a newcomer, won the Thrizino-Buragaon Assembly seat in West Kameng district, defeating incumbent two-time BJP MLA Kumsi Sidisow.

In the recent Assembly elections, the BJP secured a commanding 46 out of 60 seats. The National People’s Party (NPP) won five seats, while the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) secured three seats. Additionally, the People’s Party of Arunachal claimed two seats, and the opposition Congress party secured one seat.

Both the NPP and the NCP are constituent partners of the North-East Democratic Alliance, further consolidating the political landscape in Arunachal Pradesh.