1. Nabam Tuki, former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, to contest Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat against BJP’s Kiren Rijiju.
2. Tuki’s candidacy signifies Congress’ attempt to reclaim political ground in the region.
3. Kiren Rijiju, the incumbent BJP leader, poses a formidable challenge in the closely watched electoral contest.
Itanagar, March 20: Former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has declared his candidacy for the Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat, pitting him against incumbent Kiren Rijiju of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Tuki’s entry into the electoral arena marks a significant development in Arunachal Pradesh’s political landscape, given his previous tenure as Chief Minister and the Congress party’s bid to regain influence in the region.
Meanwhile, Kiren Rijiju, a prominent BJP leader and the current Union Minister of Law and Justice, has been representing the Arunachal West constituency since 2004.
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His candidacy underscores the BJP’s determination to maintain its stronghold in the area.
The Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency holds immense importance in the state’s political dynamics, given its diverse demographics and range of issues.
The electoral contest between Tuki and Rijiju is expected to draw considerable attention, with both candidates rallying their respective support bases in the run-up to the elections.
