Pema Khandu sworn in as Arunachal CM for 3rd consecutive term

Pema Khandu, the 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 took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by prominent 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 follows his election as the BJP legislature party leader in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday. The event underscores the BJP's continuing dominance in the northeastern state and marks the beginning of another term for Khandu, who has been pivotal in the state's governance.

The ceremony, held in Itanagar, was a significant political gathering, reflecting the central leadership's support for Khandu and Mein.