Arunachal Governor concerned over political situation in state

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa has expressed concern over the current political situation in the state arising out of demand for change in leadership.
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki is facing rebellion from a section of Congress MLAs who are seeking a change of leadership and are currently camping in New Delhi.
"I have been told that 27 Congress MLAs are camping at New Delhi for change of leadership. I appeal to them to shed their vested interests and work for the state and people's interest keeping in view the public mandate in their favour," the Governor said during a press conference at Raj Bhawan yesterday.

"Instead of working for the greater interest of the public, they are busy in attending to their personal duties. The government should do public duties not private duties," he added.
He said because of political crisis, development process in the state had come to a standstill.
The governor also advised the chief minister to shun politics and to work for the development of the state.

"Stop unnecessary politics and devote time for developmental purpose since enough money has been allocated for the state. Now it is time to work," he said.
Referring to the dilapidated road condition in the state capital, Rajkhowa said that a state cannot progress without good roads.

Rajkhowa opined that the government must focus on developmental activities instead of constant politicking.
Tuki On October 6 had axed four rebel ministers from the Cabinet including Agriculture Minister Chowna Mein, Co-operative Minister Kumar Waii, Women and Child Development Minister Wanglin Lowangdong, and Water Resources Development Minister Kamlung Mossang.
Civil Aviation Minister Thangham Wangham was also dropped from the council of ministers a few days after.
Tourism and Urban Development Minister Pema Khandu resigned on October 26 after accusing Tuki of having "miserably failed" in governance.
The spree of resignations continued with one Parliamentary secretary and five chairmen of various state government organisations resigning from their posts in the last couple of days.