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ITANAGAR, Jun 13: The Pema Khandu-led BJP government took oath for the third consecutive term on Thursday, after winning 46 out of 60 Assembly seats in the recent state elections.
Khandu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh by Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) who administered the Oath of Office and Oath of Secrecy to him at the Dorjee Khandu Convention Centre, Itanagar.
Chowna Mein was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister.
In a significant political development, Khandu, a day prior to taking oath, following a high-level meeting led by BJP’s national general secretary and Union Minister JP Nadda, along with Amit Shah and other party leaders, announced the new cabinet for Arunachal Pradesh. The secret announcement came after phone calls were made to the selected MLAs by Pema Khandu, confirming the list of ministers who will be sworn in.
A total of 11 MLAs received calls, confirming their induction into the cabinet. Besides Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, the newly appointed cabinet ministers are PD Sona, Wangki Lowang, Gabriel D Wangsu, Biyuram Wahge, Mama Natung, Kento Jini, Nyato Dukam, Ojing Tasing, Dasanglu Pul, and Balo Raja.
The new cabinet features eight new faces: PD Sona, Gabriel D Wangsu, Biyuram Wahge, Kento Jini, Nyato Dukam, Ojing Tasing, Dasanglu Pul, and Balo Raja. Notably, Dasanglu Pul has made history as the first woman minister from the Mishmi community.
However, the formation of the new cabinet has also seen the exclusion of several senior leaders and experienced ministers. Kamlung Mossang, who has represented the Miao constituency for a record 25 years, was notably left out, along with former ministers Honchun Ngandam, Nakap Nalo, and Alo Libang. Former Minister Taba Tedir lost the election, former Ministers like Tage Taki,Bamang Felix and Tumke Bagra refrained from contesting the election this time.
Speaking to the media after the swearing-in ceremony, Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed his commitment to the overall development of the state with the new cabinet. He highlighted the induction of a woman minister after nearly 20 years as a significant step towards women's empowerment.
"We are committed to ensuring the all-round development of the state with our new cabinet ministers. Moreover, to encourage women empowerment, we have inducted one woman minister for the first time in almost two decades," Khandu stated.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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