Northeast Desk, 13th June: Pema Khandu, the stalwart BJP leader, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term on Thursday. Alongside him, senior party leader Chowna Mein also took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister.
The swearing-in ceremony, held in Itanagar, witnessed the presence of eminent leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President JP Nadda, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Khandu’s reappointment came after he was elected as the BJP legislature party leader in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday. This reaffirms the BJP’s strong foothold in the northeastern state and signals the start of another term under Khandu’s leadership, pivotal in shaping the state’s governance.
The event in Itanagar was not only a ceremonial occasion but also a significant political gathering, underscoring the robust support from the central leadership for both Khandu and Mein.
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