“Taksing Is India’s Frontline” — Congress Chief Slams Delhi’s Silence on Border Communities

When was the last time a politician actually walked into the frontier — not for a photo-op, but to listen? That question feels very relevant right now. A Visit That Sparked a Warning Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bosiram Siram just wrapped up a four-day ground visit to the Taksing sector in Upper Subansiri … Read more

Arunachal Gets a Seat at the Energy Table: Tai Tagak Joins Petroleum Ministry Committee

A border state known more for its mountains than its oil fields just earned a significant voice in India’s national energy conversations. Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak from Arunachal Pradesh has been nominated as a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, officials confirmed on August 18. It’s the … Read more

“Assam Is Our Elder Brother” — Arunachal Minister’s Powerful Message Amid Border Tensions

When tempers flare at a border, it takes a cool head to hold things together — and that’s exactly what Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung chose to be. Amid a tense border flare-up between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, Minister Natung stepped forward with words that cut through the noise — calling Assam not a … Read more

Neighbours Talking Business: Chowna Mein Sits Down With Himanta in Guwahati to Push Assam-Arunachal Ties

Neighbours Talking Business: Chowna Mein Sits Down With Himanta in Guwahati to Push Assam-Arunachal Ties

When two powerful neighbours get in the same room, things tend to move. And that’s exactly what happened in Guwahati on Saturday. Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein made a significant trip to Guwahati on August 1, sitting down face-to-face with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at Lok Sewa Bhawan. The two leaders … Read more

“Generation Gutter” Sparks Fire in Arunachal: Mahila Congress Burns Kangana’s Effigy in Itanagar

"Generation Gutter" Sparks Fire in Arunachal: Mahila Congress Burns Kangana's Effigy in Itanagar

When a sitting MP calls the country’s youth “Generation Gutter,” she shouldn’t be surprised when the streets answer back. On July 30, the Arunachal Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee (APMCC) turned up at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in Itanagar with one clear message — enough is enough. Workers gathered, voices rose, and an effigy of BJP MP … Read more

“We Are Sevaks, Not Shashaks” — Arunachal CM Pema Khandu’s Powerful Message at Book Launch

"We Are Sevaks, Not Shashaks" — Arunachal CM Pema Khandu's Powerful Message at Book Launch

In a country where VIP culture is practically a national sport, Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister just took a firm stand against it — and he did it by launching a book. On July 29, Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched the Arunachal Pradesh edition of VIP Culture in India, a book co-authored by former Rajya Sabha … Read more

“Assam Is Our Elder Brother”: Arunachal Minister Mama Natung Reaches Across the Border With a Message of Peace

"Assam Is Our Elder Brother": Arunachal Minister Mama Natung Reaches Across the Border With a Message of Peace

There’s something quietly powerful about a minister choosing the language of family over the language of dispute. Amid renewed tensions along the Arunachal Pradesh–Assam border, state Home and Border Affairs Minister Mama Natung stood up on July 26 and said something most politicians wouldn’t dare — that Assam is the “elder brother,” and Arunachal, like … Read more

Minister Dukam Blinks First: U-Turn on 80:20 Reservation Remarks After AAPSU Fires Back

Minister Dukam Blinks First: U-Turn on 80:20 Reservation Remarks After AAPSU Fires Back

A minister walks back his own words. And in Arunachal Pradesh, that alone tells you everything about who holds the real pressure in this reservation battle. The Remark That Started It All Arunachal Pradesh Minister Nyato Dukam found himself in deep political water after making comments on the state’s highly sensitive 80:20 reservation ratio — … Read more

AAPSU Gives Minister Dukam a 12-Hour Ultimatum: Apologise or Face Our Wrath

AAPSU Gives Minister Dukam a 12-Hour Ultimatum: Apologise or Face Our Wrath

When a minister who’s supposed to lead the charge on reservation reform starts sounding like the opposition — people notice. And in Arunachal Pradesh, the students’ union has had enough. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) came out swinging on July 11, issuing a sharp public rebuke against Minister Nyato Dukam over his recent … Read more

From Students to Saffron: Former AAPSU Heavyweights Make a Big Move, Join BJP in Arunachal

From Students to Saffron: Former AAPSU Heavyweights Make a Big Move, Join BJP in Arunachal

Student politics and mainstream party politics have always had a complicated relationship in Arunachal Pradesh. But on Monday, that line got a lot blurrier — and the BJP is clearly not complaining. A Room Full of Big Names Several former leaders of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) officially joined the BJP on July … Read more