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Pema Khandu

Pema Khandu is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He was born on August 21, 1979, in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on July 17, 2016.

Before entering politics, Pema Khandu worked as a businessman and also served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Mukto Constituency in Arunachal Pradesh. He became the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh after a political crisis that led to the resignation of the previous Chief Minister, Nabam Tuki.

Under his leadership, the Arunachal Pradesh government has focused on infrastructure development, tourism, and improving the quality of education in the state. He has also worked towards improving the connectivity of the state with the rest of the country, especially by improving road and air connectivity.

Pema Khandu has been re-elected as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh in 2017 and 2019 assembly elections, and his term will end in 2024.

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Arunachal BJP to organise 4-day training for MLAs, MPs in Guwahati

May 15, 2025, 23:44 (IST)

Sunrise fest in Arunachal’s Anjaw to boost border tourism

TNN / May 13, 2025, 23:19 (IST)

CM pema khandu holds Arunachal Pradesh cabinet meet at Kibithoo, India’s first village that faces China

TNN / May 13, 2025, 23:10 (IST)

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister pema khandu asserted India's sovereignty by holding a cabinet meeting in Kibithoo, the first village on the Indo-China border. This move, coupled with a 'Tiranga Yatra' in Walong commemorating the 1962 war victory, directly responds to China's territorial claims. These events highlight the region's strategic importance and the unwavering support for Indian forces.

Arunachal nods joint venture for 5 hydro projects

May 13, 2025, 23:16 (IST)

NH-415 closure causes traffic gridlock, sparks outrage in Arunachal

May 20, 2025, 23:11 (IST)

CM discusses Waqf Act with Muslims

May 06, 2025, 23:22 (IST)

Transparent teacher transfer policy introduced in Arunachal

May 13, 2025, 23:19 (IST)

Arunachal guv, CM discuss key security & devpt challenges

May 09, 2025, 23:47 (IST)

Arunachal BJP hosts Tiranga Yatra supporting forces

May 14, 2025, 23:33 (IST)

Arunachal govt hikes DA, DR by 2%, effective from Jan 1, ’25

May 05, 2025, 23:25 (IST)

Inbound cargo services begin at Itanagar airport

May 02, 2025, 00:04 (IST)

Senior cop to oversee security in Arunachal border districts

Apr 24, 2025, 23:55 (IST)

Kurung Kumey DC wins PM’s Award for DigiKaksha

Apr 23, 2025, 00:16 (IST)

Kurung Kumey DC wins PM’s Award for DigiKaksha

Apr 23, 2025, 00:16 (IST)

3 NSCN(KYA) cadres killed in Arunachal gunfight

Apr 27, 2025, 23:50 (IST)

Khandu pays homage to local hero who chose to save others

Apr 24, 2025, 23:58 (IST)

Pahalgam terror attack: Indian Air Force corporal from Arunachal Pradesh among victims

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 23, 2025, 11:20 (IST)

An Indian Air Force Corporal, Tage Hailyang from Arunachal Pradesh, tragically died in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister pema khandu expressed deep sorrow, noting Hailyang was visiting with his wife, who survived.