Kalikho Pul

Pema Khandu, six MLAs ousted for trying to merge PPA with BJP, says PPA chief

Arunachal Pradesh has been going through a tumultuous political journey with Pario being the fourth chief minister to rule the state in a single year.

Bypoll results show PM Modi, BJP untouched by demonetisation

If a poll that took place within the most disruptive period brings such heartening results for BJP, Modi would be well within his rights to hope for a better political dividend in the long run.

Bypolls: Ruling parties hold sway; BJP, TMC both say victory vindication of stand on demonetisation

Union Minister Ananth Kumar and Sonowal said the BJP's win in the bypolls showed that people have endorsed the government's decision against black money

Kalikho Pul left 'explosive secret notes', says Arunachal Pradesh ex-Governor Rajkhowa

Claiming that Kalikho Pul, who allegedly committed suicide, left "explosive secret notes", Arunachal Pradesh ex-Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa on Wednesday sought a CBI inquiry into the former chief minister's death.

Kalikho Pul suicide: Ex-Arunachal Guv claims former CM left behind 'explosive' notes

Kalikho Pul, a congress rebel who had served as the chief minister from 19 Feb till 13 July, had committed suicide at his official residence weeks after he was ordered by the SC to step down

Congress may lose Aranuchal Pradesh: 43 MLAs led by CM Pema Khandu join PPA

In a shocker for Congress, all but one of its MLAs, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu, today joined the People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh and the party faces the prospect of losing its government.

Senior police officer to investigate Kalikho Pul's death: CM Pema Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has directed that a senior police officer not below the rank of an IGP will head the investigation into the alleged suicide of former state CM Kalikho Pul.

Arunachal Pradesh: BJP demands high-level probe into Kalikho Pul's death

Pul was a doughty leader. His death under such circumstances is very unfortunate and a matter of probe, BJP national secretary said.

Tension grips Arunachal Pradesh after former CM Kalikho Pul's suicide

Tension gripped the Arunachal Pradesh capital on Tuesday after former Chief Minister Kalikho Pul, unseated on 13 July by a Supreme Court ruling, committed suicide, police said.

Kalikho Pul's death: Arunachal Pradesh declares three day state mourning

The Arunachal Pradesh government on Tuesday declared a three-day state mourning following the death of former chief minister Kalikho Pul, who would also be accorded a full state funeral.