Ahead of the Assembly Elections in Arunachal Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party-BJP has already claimed victories, with eight of its candidates winning uncontested following the withdrawal of nominations by opponents.
Among the notable wins, Chief Minister Pema Khandu secured an uncontested victory from the Mukto Assembly constituency in Tawang. Additionally, BJP candidates Er Hage Appa from Ziro, Mutchu Mithi from Roing, Er Ratu Techi from Sagalee, Techi Kaso from Itanagar, Jike Tako from Tali, and Nyato Dukam from Taliha emerged victorious without facing any opposition.
Another notable candidate is Dasanglu Pul, known as the Iron Lady of Anjaw district, emerged victorious without facing any opposition. Dasanglu Pul, a BJP MLA from Hayuliang, secured victory after her opponent, Bafutso Krong of the Congress party, withdrew his nomination. She has been a prominent figure in Arunachal Pradesh politics since 2016, succeeding her late husband, former CM Kalikho Pul.
Tana Hali Tara, BJP candidate from the 14th Doimukh constituency, highlighted the party’s dominance in the State, citing overwhelming support from voters. With two BJP candidates winning uncontested out of three constituencies in Papum Pare district, Tara affirmed the BJP’s popularity among voters in Arunachal Pradesh.
