This major shocking development comes after the panchayat and municipal poll results were announced.

The MLAs that joined BJP are- Talem Taboh from Rumgong Assembly Constituency, Hayeng Mangfi from Chayang Tajo, Jikke Tako from Tali, Dorjee Wangdi Kharma from Kalaktang, Dongru Siongju from Bomdila and Kanggong Taku from Mariyang-Geku constituency.

The 7th MLA Kardo Nyigyor from Likabali constituency, who originally belonged to the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) also joined BJP.