Kalikho Pul

Kalikho Pul

Question: Who recently has sworn in as the 9th chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh?
(a) Nabam Tuki
(b) Kalikho Pul
(c) Prem Khandu Thungan
(d) Tomo Riba
Ans (b)
Related facts:

  • On 19 February 2016 Congress rebel Kalikho Pul sworn in as 9th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa swore him the oath of office and secrecy at a brief function organised at the Raj Bhavan in
  • On 16 February 2016, the Union Cabinet had recommended the removal of President’s Rule in the state.
  • On 19 February 2016 President Pranab Mukherjee approved it.
  • In December 2015, 21 out of 47 ruling Congress legislators in the 60-member house had rebelled along with 11 BJP and 2 independent legislators.
  • On 26 January 2016 President’s rule was imposed in the state.
  • Currently the Chief Minister Kalikho Pul is supported by 19 Congress legislators, 11 of BJP and two Independents.
  • The total strength of the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly is 60 seats.

Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/congress-rebel-kalikho-pul-sworn-in-arunachal-cm/article8258665.ece
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalikho_Pul