As counting of votes for the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly polls is currently underway, early trends showed that the BJP was ahead in 23 seats and the National People’s Party in three. Counting is taking place for 50 seats as the BJP has already won 10 unopposed. A party is required to get at least 31 seats to cross the majority mark. The India Today-My Axis exit poll prediction has revealed that the BJP is likely to secure a thumping victory in the northeastern state with 44 to 51 seats. While the Congress is likely to get one to four seats, the National People’s Party is expected to secure 2 to 6 seats.
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A statement from the Raj Bhavan announced that Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik dissolved the seventh assembly on Sunday, clearing the path for the formation of the eighth assembly after the declaration of results. Under Article 174(2)(b) of the Constitution, the governor accepted the cabinet's advice and issued the order for the immediate dissolution of the seventh state assembly. Additionally, Parnaik approved the resignation of Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his council of ministers. He requested Khandu and his ministers to continue their duties until the new government is sworn in.
The Congress managed to win only one seat in Arunachal Pradesh. The party said that they accepted people’s mandate in the assembly polls, the results of which were declared on June 2. Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Nabam Tuki said the party was "disappointed but not demoralised" by the election results.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah thanked the people of Arunachal Pradesh for their "unwavering confidence in the BJP".
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Shah wrote, "My heartfelt gratitude to our sisters and brothers in Arunachal Pradesh for their unwavering confidence in the BJP. This victory is a testament to the Northeast people's trust in PM @narendramodi Ji and the era of change ushered in by the Modi government in the region. Congratulations to CM @PemaKhanduBJP Ji, BJP State President Shri @BiyuramWahgeBJP Ji, and all the Karyakartas on this stupendous victory. Over the years, the BJP has left no stone unturned in successfully implementing all the schemes of the Modi government."
After the landslide victory of BJP in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that the manifesto launched by the saffron party aims to work on conspiracies which state that people pay a lot of money to buy votes in the state.
Speaking to India Today NE, Pema Khandu said that he has been continuously appealing to people to put an end to money culture politics, Khandu said, “There is a trend of money culture in the state and we even appealed to the public to not let money influence democracy. In 2019, I had appealed to the people to not let money influence democratic decisions. In 2024 as well, I appealed to voters and the public to not take money because that changes the priorities of the candidate as well as the voters.”
After the BJP won 46 seats in Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu said, "This is a historic day for Arunachal Pradesh, especially for the BJP. The party set a new record in these Assembly elections...There is pro-incumbency in BJP. In 2019, we won 41 seats and in 2024 we won 46 seats..." He also says, "On 4th June, Lok Sabha elections counting will be held. After that, all winning candidates will reach here in Itanagar. Senior leaders from Delhi can also come."
"After the formalities of the party, we will stake our claim to form the new government. We are certain that we will win both the Lok Sabha seats of the state," he added.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju thanked the people of Arunachal Pradesh for voting in favour of the BJP and trusting the party once again.
"I'm deeply grateful to the people of Arunachal Pradesh for trusting @BJP4India once again with thumping majority. People of Arunachal Pradesh trust the leadership of @narendramodi due to his special love and affection for the state and entire NE region. The performance of @PemaKhanduBJP govt has been widely approved by the people. I appreciate each & every karyakarta of @BJP4Arunachal for their dedication and hardwork," Rijiju said on X.
PM Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to thank the people of Arunachal Pradesh for "reposing faith in BJP"
"Thank you Arunachal Pradesh! The people of this wonderful state have given an unequivocal mandate to politics of development. My gratitude to them for reposing their faith in @BJP4Arunachal yet again. Our Party will keep working with even greater vigour for the state’s growth," PM Modi said.
BJP won 46 out of 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh. It held fort for 3rd consecutive term in the state.
CM Pema Khandu congratulated Tseten Chombay Kee on being elected from the 5 Kalaktang assembly constituency in Arunachal Pradesh.
The BJP in Arunachal Pradesh has won 44 seats and is leading by two seats, according to the data shown by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated Gabriel D. Wangsu on his brilliant victory in Arunachal Pradesh.
"Congratulations to Shri @wangsu_d Ji on your brilliant victory! Your win is a testament to the people's trust in your vision for 58 Kanubari Assembly constituency. Let's work together to make our Arunachal, a prosperous and developed State," Pema Khandu said on X.
The BJP in Arunachal Pradesh has won 41 seats and is leading by five seats, according to the data shown by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The saffron party in Arunachal Pradesh has won 37 seats and is leading by eight seats, according to the data shown by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The Election Commission trends show at 12:30 pm that the BJP won 31 seats so far while it was leading on 14 in Arunachal Pradesh as the counting of votes is underway.
Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated the winning MLA from 44 Tezu Assembly Constituency, Dr Mohesh Chai Ji in a post on X.
The Election Commission trends show at 12:20 pm that the BJP has won 28 seats so far while it was leading on 18 in Arunachal Pradesh as the counting of votes is ongoing.
The National People's Party (NPEP) won two seats, while People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) won one seat.
Party workers at the BJP office in Itanagar started celebrating early. They danced to Assam's traditional Bihu music, showing they were confident of winning most of the seats in the assembly elections.
Firecrackers are being burst by BJP workers outside the party office in Itanagar to celebrate the party's anticipated return to power in Arunachal Pradesh.
The BJP's Tesam Pongte won the 53 Changlang North Assembly seat in Arunachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated Pongte on his victory.
Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated two MLAs on winning the Assembly polls in the state.
Ist Round Details: 44 Tezu AC
Jeremai Krong (INC) : 166
Karikho Kri (NPP): 2544
Dr. Mohesh Chai (BJP) : 3860
Badang Tayang (IND): 716
BJP leads by 1316 votes after 1st round.
2 more rounds of counting to go.
Counting for 2nd Round in progress.
The Election Commission of India announced that independent candidate Wanglam Sawin won the Khonsa East assembly constituency, defeating his nearest rival Kamrang Tesia of the BJP by a margin of 2,216 votes.
Sawin had won the seat in the 2019 Assembly elections on a BJP ticket. The party denied him a ticket this time and contested the polls as an independent, PTI news agency reported.
38th Voting Counting
2nd round
Total vote-7911 votes count
Nota-104
Kaling Moyong BJP sitting MLA lagging behind-3656
Tapi Darang-4255
Tapi Darang from NPP lead by-599
1st & 2nd round= 980
980 Tapi Darang lead
NPP candidate Pesi Jilen leading by 163 votes while BJP sitting MLA Nyamar Karbak lagging behind.
Papum Pura counting station in Papum Pura district. Counting for Doimukh constituency going on. Nabam Vivek of PPA is leading.
According to the latest Election Commission of India data, the BJP is currently ahead in 43 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh, including the 10 seats it has already won unopposed. While the National People's Party was leading with 6 seats, other parties were ahead with 7 seats and Independents on 2.
The BJP is currently ahead in 42 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh, including the 10 seats it has already won unopposed, as per early trends.
Nabam Tado-170
Nabam Vivek-4433
Tana Hali-3095
Likhabali BJP candidate Kardo Nyigyor leading above 2000 votes meanwhile, Mahesh Chai BJP Candidate from Tezu Arunachal is also leading.
#WATCH | Arunachal Pradesh: Counting of votes for Assembly elections underway; visuals from a counting centre in Yingkiong
The ruling BJP crossed the halfway mark; won 10 seats leading on 27. National People's Party is leading on 8 seats, Nationalist Congress Party on 3 seats. The majority mark in the State Assembly is 31 out of 60 Assembly seats.
The BJP won 10 seats unopposed.
#WATCH Arunachal Pradesh: Counting of votes for Assembly elections underway; visuals from a counting centre in the Papum Pare district
The ruling BJP crossed the halfway mark; won 10 seats leading on 23. National People's Party is leading on 8 seats, People's Party of Arunachal on 3 seats. The majority mark in the State Assembly is 31 out of 60 Assembly seats.
The BJP won 10 seats unopposed.
BJP- Leading in 36 seats
NPEP- 9 seats
NCP- 3 seats
PPA- 2 seats
INC- 2 seats
IND- 2 seats
The BJP is currently ahead in 33 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh, including the 10 seats it has already won unopposed, as per early trends.
Pani Taram BJP candidate of Koloriang assembly constituency won in Kurung Kumey district near China border
Early trends show that the BJP is leading in 27 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh, while the local National People’s Party in 3 as counting of votes is currently underway.
Tadar Mangku :1174
Tai Nikio :1054
Total voters 2234
Arunachal counting of vote began with BJP leading in several seats
SKM is ahead in 13 seats, while the BJP and SDF are leading one seat each as per early trends.
Early trends show that the BJP is leading in 21 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh, while the local National People’s Party in 3 as counting of votes is currently underway.
Among the 146 contestants in the race for the Sikkim Assembly, prominent candidates include Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, his wife Krishna Kumari Rai, former Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, and BJP’s Narendra Kumar Subba.
The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, is now leading in five seats while the SDF and BJP are ahead in one seat each, early trends show.
As early trends show, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha is leading in 10 of 32 seats, while the BJP and SDF are ahead in one seat each.
Early trends show that the BJP is leading in 18 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh, while the local National People’s Party in 1 as counting of votes is currently underway.
In the 2019 polls, the BJP won 41 out of the 60 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh. The party also secured the two Lok Sabha seats. While the JD (U) had won seven Assembly seats, the National People’s Party got five, Congress four and the Peoples Party of Arunachal one.
Out of the 60 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh that went to the polls on April 19, the BJP has already won the 10 seats of Bomdila, Chowkham, Hayuliang, Itanagar, Mukto, Roing, Sagalee, Tali, Taliha, and Ziro-Hapoli. Chief Minister Pema Khandu represents the Mukto Assembly seat.
Papum Pare district, counting for Doimukh constituency going on. The counting for BJP candidate Tana Hali Tara and the congress candidate Nabam Tado. According to locals this seat i.e for Doimukh will go to congress.