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Friday October 23, 2009 |
The ‘spy’ man set to take over state’s reign
ITANAGAR,
Oct 23: He was in the Indian Army Intelligence Corps for more than seven
years, earning a gold medal for meritorious services during the
Bangladesh liberation war.
That ‘spy’, Dorjee Khandu, is set to take over the reins of the govt in
Arunachal for the second time. He was sworn-in as the Chief Minister, for
the first time in April 2007 replacing Gegong Apang.
Under Khandu’s leadership, the Congress romped home by securing a
two-third majority in the just concluded polls, winning 42 seats
(including three uncontested) in the 60-member House.
Born on March 3, 1955 at Gyangkhar village, Khandu, who studied up to
class VIII in Bhoti language, is a father of six—four sons and two
daughters.
Apart from his stint in the Intelligence Corps, he was actively engaged
in social activity for villagers of Tawang district in his early years.
He was instrumental in setting up of cultural and cooperative societies.
He led a cultural troupe from the state in ASIAD in Delhi where he was
conferred with a silver medal.
He entered the State Assembly in 1990 being elected uncontested to the
first legislative assembly from Thingbu-Mukto constituency. Five years
later, he was re-elected to the second Legislative Assembly from the same
constituency. That year he became the Minister of State for Cooperation
and from there he rose to become a Cabinet Minister for Animal Husbandry,
Veterinary and Dairy Development in 1996. He became Minister for Power in
1998. A number of small and medium power hydel projects were sanctioned
during his tenure.
Today he is one of the richest politicians of the state and his declared
assets amount to more than Rs 20 crore. (UNI)
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