ITANAGAR: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form the government in Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term.
Having secured ten seats uncontested, the Saffron party is maintaining a strong lead in over 30 other seats in the 60-member Assembly.
As vote counting continues across 24 centres in the state on Sunday, the BJP’s dominance is becoming increasingly apparent.
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), BJP candidates are leading in 43 seats, including significant constituencies such as Along (East), Along (West), Anini, Basar, Changlang (North), Changlang (South), Dambuk, Kalaktang, Koloriang, Lekang, Likabali (ST), Lumla, Nacho, Namsai, Nari Koyu (ST), Palin, and Pongchau-Wakka.
The National People’s Party (NPP) is making a notable presence, leading in six seats including Bordumsa-Diyun, Dirang, Liromoba, Rumgong, and Tawang.
Meanwhile, the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) leads in three seats – Mebo, Nyapin, and Tuting-Yingkiong.
Independent candidates are leading in Khonsa (East) and Thrizino-Buragaon, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is leading in four seats, including Yachuli and Bordumsa-Diyun.
The opposition Congress party’s candidate is currently leading in the Miao constituency.
This election cycle saw ten BJP candidates, including key figures such as Chief Minister Pema Khandu from Mukto Assembly seat and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein from Chowkham, elected unopposed.
Senior party leader Techi Kaso from Itanagar, Nyato Dukam from Taliha, and Mutchu Mithi from Roing also secured their seats without contest.
The election for the remaining 50 Assembly seats was conducted on April 19, alongside the Lok Sabha elections for the two Parliamentary seats in Arunachal Pradesh.
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain reported that the vote counting commenced at 6 am on Sunday, with 24 counting centres operating under tight security measures.
The five-year term of the outgoing Arunachal Pradesh Assembly also expires today.
As the BJP looks set to retain power in the state, the political landscape of Arunachal Pradesh seems poised for continuity, reflecting the electorate’s confidence in the party’s leadership and policies.
