Itanagar, June 16 -- In a significant political shift, four members of the National People's Party (NPP) in Arunachal Pradesh have officially defected to the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA). The State Legislative Assembly confirmed the move on Monday (June 16, 2025).

The change in party affiliation, which adheres to Rule 4 of the Members of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Grounds of Defection) Rules, 1987, has been formally recorded in the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette.

The legislators who made the switch are Namgey Tsering (Tawang MLA), Pesi Jilen (Liromoba legislator), Tapi Darang (Pasighat East), and Oni Panyang (Mariyang-Geku constituency)

All four had submitted fresh Form-III declarations on May 12, 2025,...