Senior BJP leader Tai Tagak has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh. The returning officer handed over the election certificate after the withdrawal deadline passed with no other candidate. Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated Tagak, calling him a strong voice for the state.
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tai Tagak was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday. Returning officer Tadar Meena presented the election certificate to Tagak at the Nokmey Namati Hall in the State Legislative Assembly Secretariat after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended with no other candidate in the fray.
Key Points
- Tai Tagak elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh
- Certificate handed over after no other candidate remained
- CM Pema Khandu says Tagak will be strong voice for state
- Tagak is former state BJP president and RSS-linked leader
Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated Tagak, stating that the veteran leader would carry the aspirations of Arunachal Pradesh to Parliament and serve as a strong voice for the state at the national level. “Having served the state with dedication over the years, he now carries the responsibility of representing the hopes, concerns and aspirations of our people at the national level. His vast experience in public life will undoubtedly strengthen Arunachal Pradesh’s voice in Parliament,” Khandu said.
Describing the election as a well-deserved achievement, the chief minister expressed confidence that Tagak’s tenure in the Upper House would contribute meaningfully to the development of both Arunachal Pradesh and the country.
A veteran BJP leader, Tagak has been associated with the party for several years and has played a key role in strengthening its organisational base in the state. He is regarded as one of the senior-most BJP leaders in Arunachal Pradesh and has held various responsibilities within the party. He has roots in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and is a former Arunachal Pradesh BJP president (2013–2015) and former adviser to the chief minister. He currently serves as the patron of the Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti, the state unit of Vidya Bharati. With Tagak’s unopposed election, the BJP retains its representation from Arunachal Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha.