ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General (Retired) K.T. Parnaik on Sunday signed an order to dissolve the legislative assembly with immediate effect, paving the way for the constitution of the eighth SLA following the declaration of results, officials said.
Under Article 174 (2) (b) of the Constitution of India, the Governor has accepted the Cabinet's advice and signed the order to dissolve the Seventh State Assembly with immediate effect, a communiqué from the Raj Bhawan informed. The CM called on the governor at Raj Bhavan and tendered his resignation. Parnaik has accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his council of ministers. He requested Khandu and his ministers to continue working until the new government is sworn in.
The governor expressed his appreciation to the chief minister for successfully managing the state administration during his tenure, the communiqué added.
Notably, Arunachal Pradesh will see a fresh batch of newcomers in its assembly. This follows recent election results announced on Sunday. Significant number of these new legislators are from younger generation. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured eleven seats. National People's Party (NPP) won four. People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) each gained two seats. One independent candidate made notable entry.
Among BJP's first-time winners is Tsetan Chombey Kee. He triumphed in Kalaktang seat in West Kameng district. Known for owning media publication Kee's entry is seen as significant. Ealling Tallang, who won from Seppa East seat is BJP district president of East Kameng district. Topin Ete, the victor from Aalo West is advocate by profession.
Nyabi Jini Dirchi, who claimed Basar constituency for BJP serves as Zila Parishad chairperson. Tojir Kadu from Nari-Koyu is retired bureaucrat. Other notable BJP newcomers include Hamjong Tangha. He won Changlang South seat. Puinnyo Apum (Dambuk), Tai Nikio (Nyapin) and Rotom Tebin (Raga) are all key party functionaries.
Two BJP candidates were elected unopposed. Ratu Techi (Sagalee) businessman who replaced six-time MLA and former chief minister Nabam Tuki. And Hage Appa (Ziro-Hapoli), retired engineer who succeeded Agriculture and Horticulture Minister Tage Taki.
The NPP's fresh faces include Pesi Jilen from Liromoba who resigned as bureaucrat before elections. Oni Panayang (Mariyang-Geku) Tapi Darang (Pasighat East) and Namgay Tsering (Tawang) are also prominent new entrants from NPP.
From PPA, Nabam Vivek (Doimukh) and Oken Tayeng (Mebo) secured victories. While NCP saw entrepreneurial newcomers Toko Tatung (Yachuli) and Likha Soni (Lekang) winning their respective seats. Independent candidate Tenzin Nyima another first-timer, emerged victorious in Thrizino-Buragaon seat.
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