Itanagar: Amidst reports of dissident activities by senior ministers of the ruling Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki onFriday inducted three ministers in his 28-month-old Cabinet after dropping three old faces.
Among the newly inducted ministers, Gojen Gadi and Kumar Waii were new faces while Kalokho Pul had been the state’s Finance Minister for at least three terms since the chief ministership of Gegong Apang in the 80’s.
The ministers who were sacked include, PWD, Planning and Finance Minister Chowna Mein, Health and Family Welfare Minister Atum Welly and Transport Minister Jarkar Gamlin.
The strength of the state Cabinet is 12, including the Chief Minister. Later, talking to reporters the Chief Minister said that the performance of the ministers who were dropped was “not satisfactory”. When contacted, Chowna Mein said he was shocked at this “sudden decision” and denied his involvement in any dissident activity. “If I had done any mistake, the party should initiate disciplinary action against me. The sudden decision to drop me is unfortunate,” he added. (PTI)
