Pema Khandu
9th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
Assumed office
17 July 2016
GovernorJyoti Prasad Rajkhowa
Tathagata Roy
V. Shanmuganathan
Padmanabha Acharya
B. D. Mishra
Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik
DeputyChowna Mein
Preceded byNabam Tuki
Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2011
Preceded byDorjee Khandu
ConstituencyMukto
Leader of the House in the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
17 July 2016
DeputyChowna Mein
Preceded byNabam Tuki
Personal details
Born (1979-08-21) 21 August 1979
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party (since 2016)[1]
Other political
affiliations
Children4 (2 sons and 2 daughter)
RelativesDorjee Khandu (father)
Tsering Tashi (brother)
Residence(s)Tawang and Itanagar
Alma materHindu College, University of Delhi
Source: [[2]]

Pema Khandu (born 21 August 1979) is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Dorjee Khandu. Since assuming office of chief minister in July 2016, he and his government have twice changed their party affiliation; in September from the Indian National Congress to the Peoples Party of Arunachal,[3] and then in December 2016 to the Bharatiya Janata Party.[4] Previously he had served as Minister of Tourism, Urban Development and Water Resources in Nabam Tuki's government.[2]

Personal life

Khandu is the eldest son of former Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, who died in a helicopter accident on 30 April 2011 on a constituency visit to Tawang. He is a graduate from Hindu College (Delhi University).[5] Khandu is a Buddhist by religion.[6] He has two sons and two daughters.

Pema Khandu hails from the Monpa tribe, an indigenous community primarily residing in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.[7] The Monpas are known for their rich cultural heritage, which includes vibrant festivals, traditional dance forms, and unique rituals.

Early Life and Education

Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, India, was born on August 21, 1979, in Tawang. He attended Government Secondary School in Bomba, Tawang, where he completed his schooling in 1995. Subsequently, he pursued his higher secondary education at Donyi-Polo Vidya Bhawan in Itanagar, completing it in 1997.[8]

His academic journey took a significant turn when he enrolled at Hindu College, Delhi University, to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in History. In 2000, he successfully graduated, marking the completion of his formal education.[9] His educational background significantly influenced his perspective and laid the foundation for his subsequent political career.

Career

Indian National Congress

Post his father's death, Khandu was included in the state government as Cabinet Minister for Water Resource Development and Tourism.[10][11] He won the by election to his father's constituency uncontested Mukto on 30 June 2011 as an Indian National Congress candidate.[12][13]

Khandu became a secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee in 2005 and the Tawang District Congress Committee president in 2010.[2] He was elected Congress Legislature Party leader on 16 July 2016 replacing Nabam Tuki.[14]

Khandu was re-elected unopposed from Mukto in the 2014 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.[15]

Khandu took the oath as the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh on 17 July 2016 at the age of 36 years following a year-long political crisis.

Peoples Party of Arunachal

On 16 September 2016, 43 MLAs from the ruling party, under the CM Pema Khandu, defected from Indian National Congress to People's Party of Arunachal, an ally of Bharatiya Janata Party.[16]

Bharatiya Janata Party

On 21 December 2016 in a high octane drama Khandu was suspended from the party by the party president and Takam Pario was named as the next likely Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh replacing Khandu after People's Party of Arunachal suspended Khandu along with 6 other MLAs.[17][18][19]

In December 2016, Khandu proved majority on the floor of the house with 33 of the People's Party of Arunachal’s 43 legislators joining the Bharatiya Janata Party as the BJP increased its strength to 45 with support of two independents as it had 11 MLAs already. He became second Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh of Bharatiya Janata Party in Arunachal Pradesh after 44 days Gegong Apang led government in 2003.[20][21]

In 2019 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, Khandu won a landslide victory for Bharatiya Janata Party by winning 41 of 60 seats and its allies Janata Dal (United) with 7 states and National People's Party won 4 seats. Khandu took oath as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister on 29 May 2019.[22]

Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh

Taking Office

Pema Khandu assumed office as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh on July 17, 2016. State's administrative landscape saw a transformation with inclusive and transparent governance.[23][24]

Special Campaigns

In 2018, the government of Arunachal Pradesh initiated the "Arunachal Rising Campaign" to highlight key state and central flagship programs at the grassroots level.[25][26] Since its inception, extensive efforts have been undertaken in the remotest corners of each district to raise awareness among the beneficiaries.

The Chief Minister visited every district, addressing mass public rallies during the Jan Sampark Yatra.[27] During these rallies, ASHA members, Anganwadi workers, and progressive farmers were honored, while Gram Preraks (Publicity Agents) were appointed for each CD Block to disseminate information about state and central government flagship programs in villages where awareness was lacking.[28] As part of this comprehensive campaign, teachers from secondary and higher secondary schools were designated as communicators to share information about government flagship programs and sensitize school children under the Chief Minister’s Youth Outreach Programme.[29][27] This concerted effort aimed to ensure that the benefits of various schemes reached even the most remote areas of the state.

Sarkar Aapke Dwaar

Introduced in 2018, Sarkar Aapke Dwar (Government at Your Doorstep) stands as Arunachal Pradesh government’s expansive initiative for public outreach and grievance redressal. Led by Deputy Commissioners at the district level, the program entails Jan-Sunwai camps in blocks and panchayats on the first day of each month, addressing and resolving people's grievances on the spot.[30]

The primary objective of Jan-Sunwai Sammelan is to streamline government services, offering citizens hassle-free access. Services encompass Aadhaar enrollment, e-ILP, Schedule Tribe certificates, Residence certificates, Income certificates, Driving licenses, renewal of arms and weapons licenses, new account opening, distribution of items under the Ujala Yojana, and various other government programs, ensuring a comprehensive and efficient service delivery during the initiative.[31][32]

Hamara Arunachal Abhiyan

Launched on October 2nd, 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Hamara Arunachal Abhiyan is a comprehensive mass campaign initiated by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. This campaign unfolds through a series of programs aimed at fostering a robust police-public partnership and dispelling social stigmas associated with the police force. The overarching goal is to engage all segments of society in maintaining law and order, fostering a sense of security and confidence among entrepreneurs, investors, and tourists.[33][34]

Embedded within Hamara Arunachal Abhiyan are various sub-campaigns, each addressing specific social issues affecting the people of the state. These initiatives strive to oversee and investigate diverse challenges, contributing to a more inclusive and secure environment for Arunachal Pradesh.[35]

Social Life

Serving as the Chairman of the Bodhi Language and Literature Promotional Society,[36][37] Pema Khandu is has also worked for preservation of cultural and linguistic heritage. He has undertaken significant initiatives for environmental conservation and community health, including a widespread plantation drive in Tawang district[38][39] and organizing periodic medical camps.[40][41][42] Pema Khandu has actively promoted education through various programs in Tawang district,[43][44] while also nurturing cultural vibrancy by patronizing talent searches and preserving traditional songs through singing talent shows in Tawang and West Kameng districts.[45][46][47]

He has also fostered community engagement through organized games and sports at village, block, and district levels,[48][49] and promoting civil-military relations through the annual celebration of Maitree Diwas, aiming for unity and cooperation between civilians and the military in the region.[50][51]

Football

Khandu also serves as the President of the Arunachal Pradesh Football Association since 2019.[52][53]

References

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