Just on the cusp of the upcoming assembly polls, four incumbent MLAs, comprising two from the opposition Congress and two from the National People's Party (NPP), made a significant political shift by joining the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a ceremonious event presided over by Chief Minister Pema Khandu in Itanagar.
The Congress legislators, Ninong Ering and Wangling Lowangdong, along with NPP lawmakers Mutchu Mithi and Gokar Basar, officially became part of the BJP during a gathering held at the BJP's office in Itanagar, underscoring a notable political realignment ahead of the impending polls.
Notable figures including Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Assam Minister and BJP's election in-charge for Arunachal Pradesh, Ashok Singhal, and state President Biyuram Wahge were among the dignitaries present during the induction ceremony.
The timing of this move holds significance as the elections for the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh Assembly are anticipated to coincide with the Lok Sabha polls, slated for April or May.
With this latest development, the BJP's representation in the state assembly has surged to 56, inclusive of its allies, further solidifying its position. Meanwhile, the Congress has dwindled to a mere two members, while two independent legislators also hold sway in the House.
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