JP Rajkhowa

Never recommended President's Rule in Arunachal, says Rajkhowa

A day after his removal as Arunachal Pradesh Governor, JP Rajkhowa on Tuesday said that he had never recommended that President`s Rule be imposed in the state in January.

Sep 13, 2016, 19:01 PM IST

Arunachal Governor JP Rajkhowa removed, Meghalaya Guv given additional charge

The development comes weeks after the Supreme Court restored the Congress government in the north-eastern state.

Sep 12, 2016, 19:00 PM IST

Nabam Tuki reinstated as Arunachal Pradesh CM, asked by Governor to take floor test by July 16

In a major setback to BJP and the Centre, the Supreme Court on Wednesday had ordered restoration of the Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh.

Jul 14, 2016, 21:18 PM IST

Kalikho Pul planning to parade 43 MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh; Nabam Tuki confident of Congress return

Rebel Congress leader Kalikho Pul, whose government in Arunachal Pradesh was effectively declared null and void by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, on Thursday said he respected the apex court judgement but asked everyone to wait for the Assembly floor test.

Jul 14, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

SC to pronounce verdict on role of Governor Rajkhowa during Arunachal Pradesh row

Arunachal Pradesh Governor JP Rajkhowa had advanced to December 16, 2015, the commencement of the Assembly session.

Jul 13, 2016, 09:04 AM IST

Budget session of Arunachal Assembly to begin from March 21

The Budget session of the sixth Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh will begin from March 21 next.

Mar 06, 2016, 15:14 PM IST

New Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul ''undisputed leader'', says Governor

Arunachal Governor JP Rajkhowa has described newly-elected Chief Minister Kalikho Pul as an "undisputed and most popular democratically elected leader" of the state, a Raj Bhavan official said on Friday.

Feb 26, 2016, 15:51 PM IST

Setback for Congress as SC declines plea for maintaining status quo in Arunachal Pradesh

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to pass interim order on plea of Congress to restrain Governor from swearing-in a new CM in Arunachal Pradesh.

Feb 16, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh case: Governor can't take away Speaker's powers, says SC

Hearing the Arunachal Pradesh case, the Supreme Court on Thursday said a Governor had "no role to play" in issues concerning the anti-defection law which is the Speaker's domain.

Feb 11, 2016, 23:03 PM IST

Governor can't summon Assembly session at his whims:SC during Arunachal hearing

The Supreme Court on Monday said Arunachal Pradesh Governor JP Rajkhowa cannot summon "at his whims" the state Assembly session after he decided to advance it by nearly a month to test the majority of the crisis-hit Congress-led Nabam Tuki government.

Feb 08, 2016, 22:25 PM IST

Arunachal government officials indulging in politics: Governor

Arunachal Pradesh Governor J.P. Rajkhowa on Wednesday said that certain government officials were "indulging in politics", and directed them to ensure that discipline is imbibed down the line in office.

Feb 03, 2016, 22:57 PM IST

SC to hear petition against President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh

The Supreme Court will hear the petition filed by Congress Party challenging the imposition of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh today.

Feb 01, 2016, 10:03 AM IST

There's no war like scenario in Arunachal Pradesh: CM Tuki

Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on Saturday endorsed BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha's view that when there is no war-like situation in Arunachal Pradesh, what was need for the Centre to recommend and impose president's rule in the state.

Jan 30, 2016, 16:05 PM IST

Arunachal CM calls on PM Modi, complains against Governor

Tuki also complained to the PM yesterday about the Governor's "tacit role in fuelling dissidence within the ruling Congress party in the state".

Jan 06, 2016, 16:21 PM IST

Arunachal Governor, BJP triggered political turmoil, say state ministers

Education Minister of Arunachal Pradesh squarely blamed state Governor J P Rajkhowa and the ruling BJP at the Centre for triggering the political turmoil in Arunachal Pradesh.

Dec 21, 2015, 01:19 AM IST

Arunachal CM writes to PM, President; seeks intervention in ongoing political crisis

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tukion Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi andPresident Pranab Mukherjee.

Dec 17, 2015, 21:51 PM IST

Arunachal row: Gauhati High Court stays Assembly 'session' decisions by Governor

Coming down heavily on Arunachal Pradesh Governor J P Rajkhowa, the Gauhati High Court on Thursday kept in abeyance all decisions taken by the state "Assembly" on Wednesday in which it "removed" Speaker Nabam Rebia.

Dec 17, 2015, 20:56 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh CM surprised at Governor's letter to PM Modi on airport

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on Saturday expressed surprise at Governor JP Rajkhowa's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to reconsider the decision to build a green field airport at Hollongi in the state in view of its "high cost".

Oct 31, 2015, 20:56 PM IST