BJP proposes merger with ruling Arunachal ally

GUWAHATI: The BJP is reportedly pushing for the merger with the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA), its ally that rules Arunachal Pradesh. If the merger becomes a

GUWAHATI: The BJP is reportedly pushing for the merger with the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA), its ally that rules Arunachal Pradesh. If the merger becomes a reality, the BJP would have its second government in the northeast after Assam. The BJP, though, had ruled Arunachal Pradesh for a year in 2003. BJP state unit president Tapir Gao said: “Our central leadership sent a message for PPA’s merger with the BJP. The ball is now in the chief minister’s court but neither he nor the PPA has responded yet.”

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