44 out of 45 Cong MLAS, including CM, join People's Party of Arunachal

September 16, 2016 13:43

In a major shock to Arunachal Congress which has recently got a breather after the Supreme Court reinstated its government in the state, all but one of its 45 MLAs, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu, have joined the People's Party of Arunachal.

The one lawmaker who has stayed with the Congress is Nabam Tuki, who was replaced as chief minister with Khandu to quell rebellion within party.

"I have met the assembly speaker and informed him that we are merging the Congress with the People's Party of Arunachal or PPA," Khandu said.

The PPA is a part of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance.

IMAGE: Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

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