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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal Pradesh: Four MLAs belonging to NPP join People's Party of Arunachal
Guwahati: Four MLAs belonging to National People's Party (NPP) joined the regional party People's Party of Arunachal (PPA). Both the NPP and PPA are a part of the BJP-led ruling coalition in the state. MLAs Namgey Tsering of Tawang, Pesi Jilen of Liromoba, Tapi Darang of Pasighat East and Oni Panyang of Mariyang-Geku switched sides, according to a notification issued by Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte. The four MLAs had submitted declarations to the speaker on May 12, notifying a change of party allegiance, it said. The PPA now has six MLAs in the 60-member assembly. The BJP 46 seats MLAs. Live Events The NCP has three seats, while the Congress has one. There are three Independent MLAs as well. NPP, which emerged as the second largest party in the 2024 assembly polls, now is left with one MLAs-- Thangwang Wangham, who represents Longding-Pumao. He is also the president of the Meghalaya-based party's Arunachal Pradesh unit. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Four NPP MLAs defect to PPA in Arunachal
Itanagar: Four legislators of National People's Party (NPP) have formally defected to People's Party of Arunachal (PPA), according to an official notification issued by the state legislative assembly on Monday. The switch was executed under Rule 4 of the Members of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Grounds of Defection) Rules, 1987 and has been notified in the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette. The MLAs who crossed over to PPA are Namgey Tsering (Tawang), Pesi Jilen (Liromoba), Tapi Darang (Pasighat East) and Oni Panyang (Mariyang-Geku). All four had submitted fresh Form-III declarations on May 12, 2025, notifying their change of party allegiance from the NPP to the PPA. They were elected on NPP tickets in the 2024 assembly elections. The notification regarding the change was issued by assembly speaker Tesam Pongte. With the latest realignment, the PPA — Arunachal's only recognised regional party founded in 1977 — now has six members in the 60-member assembly. BJP continues to maintain its dominant position with 46 seats. NPP, which emerged as the second largest party in the April 19 assembly polls last year, now has only one MLA — Longding-Pumao legislator Thangwang Wangham. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) holds three seats, while Congress and Independents have one and three seats, respectively. The development is seen as a boost to PPA, which shares ideological proximity with ruling BJP. Political observers believe the defection could further bolster the BJP-led coalition's strength in the assembly. Itanagar: Four legislators of National People's Party (NPP) have formally defected to People's Party of Arunachal (PPA), according to an official notification issued by the state legislative assembly on Monday. The switch was executed under Rule 4 of the Members of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Grounds of Defection) Rules, 1987 and has been notified in the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette. The MLAs who crossed over to PPA are Namgey Tsering (Tawang), Pesi Jilen (Liromoba), Tapi Darang (Pasighat East) and Oni Panyang (Mariyang-Geku). All four had submitted fresh Form-III declarations on May 12, 2025, notifying their change of party allegiance from the NPP to the PPA. They were elected on NPP tickets in the 2024 assembly elections. The notification regarding the change was issued by assembly speaker Tesam Pongte. With the latest realignment, the PPA — Arunachal's only recognised regional party founded in 1977 — now has six members in the 60-member assembly. BJP continues to maintain its dominant position with 46 seats. NPP, which emerged as the second largest party in the April 19 assembly polls last year, now has only one MLA — Longding-Pumao legislator Thangwang Wangham. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) holds three seats, while Congress and Independents have one and three seats, respectively. The development is seen as a boost to PPA, which shares ideological proximity with ruling BJP. Political observers believe the defection could further bolster the BJP-led coalition's strength in the assembly.
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Four NPP MLAs shift to PPA in Arunachal Pradesh
ITANAGAR: Four legislators of the National People's Party (NPP) in Arunachal Pradesh have formally joined the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA), according to a notification issued by the State Legislative Assembly on Monday. The switch, carried out under Rule 4 of the Members of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Grounds of Defection) Rules, 1987, has been recorded in the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette. The defecting legislators are Tawang MLA Namgey Tsering, Liromoba legislator Pesi Jilen, Tapi Darang from Pasighat East and Oni Panyang from the Mariyang-Geku constituency. All four had submitted fresh Form-III declarations on May 12, 2025, notifying their change of party affiliation from the NPP to the PPA. At the time of their election, all were NPP candidates. The notification of the switch was issued by Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte. Founded in 1977, the PPA is the only recognised regional party in Arunachal Pradesh. With this development, its strength in the 60-member Assembly rises to six. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continues to dominate the Assembly with 46 MLAs. The NPP, which had won five seats in the 2024 Assembly elections, is now reduced to a lone representative—Longding-Pumao MLA and state NPP president Thangwang Wangham. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) holds three seats, while the Congress and independent candidates have one and three seats, respectively. The defection marks a boost for the PPA, which shares ideological proximity with the ruling BJP. The move is expected to further consolidate the BJP-led coalition's influence in the state legislature.
