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Famous Personalities In Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is known for its beauty and green environment. Here we will discuss some famous personalities of this state, especially Pema Khandu.

Arunachal Pradesh is the north-eastern Indian state bordered by Assam and Nagaland, and the disputed borders are between China and India, namely the McMohan line. It also touches the foreign borders with Bhutan and Myanmar and is recognised by the British Indian government. Itanagar is recognised as the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, also known as the largest city in the state. The people of this region belong to various traditional groups, and many are Schedule tribes. The people of this state can speak 45 to 50 languages. Many people of the state inspired the youth with their excellent work and made their hometown proud.

Prominent Personalities of the state Arunachal Pradesh

Some people are responsible for making their state popular in various fields of occupations and sports, and politics. Such great personalities like Kiren Rijiju and Pema Khandu, and many more famous individuals, had done a lot for the state. 

Shri Pema Khandu – Chief Minister and a great politician of the state of Arunachal Pradesh

  • Pema Khandu (born in 1979 at Gyangkhar village) is the honourable chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, India’s northeastern state. In September, he shifted his party affiliation from the Congress party to the Arunachal’s Party of People and then became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party in December.
  • Pema Khandu’s Personal Information: Late Dorjee Khandu, who was the former CM of Arunachal Pradesh, was the father of Shri Pema Khandu. He died in an accident by helicopter. Shri Pema Khandu is a Buddhist and a graduate Of Delhi University. He likes to do social service and plays Football and Cricket.
  • His Career: He became the Cabinet Minister for Tourism and Water Resource Development and Rural Work in 2011. He won the Legislative Assembly Election in 2014 and became Cabinet Minister in Nabam Tuki Government. In 2016, he was selected as the CM of the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • His Journey of Changing Party Affiliation twice: Shri Pema Khandu became the secretary of the Congress Committee of Arunachal Pradesh in 2010. After his father’s death, Shri Pema Khandu was appointed as Congress Legislative Party Leader in 2016. Then he shifted to the Arunachal Pradesh’s People Party and aligned with BJP. Khandu became the second Chief Minister of the Bharatiya Janata Party with the support of a majority of 33 People of the Arunachal Party and 45 of the BJP.

Pema Khandu’s contribution as a Chief Minister to the State

  • The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh visited Tawang to meet with the army and directed a Plantation drive in many blocks of the districts.
  • He also organised educational programmes and medical camps in the Tawang district. He also wanted to preserve youth talent, so he organised singing shows in West Kameng and Tawang districts. 
  • Shri Pema Khandu wants to resolve border disputes outside the court. So, he started working on them to find the solution to build friendly relations with Assam, thereby making AP a peaceful state.
  • The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh is working to improve the road and connectivity and upgrade villages to develop institutes, organise sports camps etc.

List of other famous personalities who make the state and country proud

  • Kiren Rijiju: Kiren Rijiju is the lawyer and the inspiring political leader of Arunachal Pradesh. At a very young age, he became a member of the Lok Sabha in the 2004 elections. Later, he became the Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minority Affairs and Youth Affairs. He is also appointed as the minister of Laws and Defence.
  • Ninong Ering: He became the MLA of Arunachal Pradesh during the 1990 elections. He stood in the 1999 elections with a congress ticket after losing the legislative election in 1995. He is appointed as a Minister of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Also, he has also become the Deputy Speaker of the Arunachal Legislative Assembly.
  • Mamang Dai: She is the most famous author, journalist, and poet who belongs to the state’s capital, Itanagar. She wrote many great novels and won the Sahitya Akademi Award for her famous novel-The Black Hill. 

Conclusion

In short, these people from various fields, such as politicians and writers of Arunachal Pradesh, make the state proud. They are an inspiration to everyone, especially the youth. Some Famous personalities of Arunachal Pradesh are responsible for the development of the state. 

The greatest Politician and respected Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, is accountable for creating a peaceful environment by resolving disputes and developing the socioeconomic status in the state by establishing many institutes and medical camps as well as lowering the price of petrol. These great people motivate the youth because of their achievements.

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