Kalikho Pul
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Kalikho Pul (20 July 1969 – 9 August 2016) was an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of the north-eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh for a brief time in 2016.[2][3][4] He was elected five times from the Hayuliang Vidhan Sabha constituency representing the Indian National Congress. With the support of a few elected members of Congress and the opposing Bharatiya Janata Party, he took Chief Ministership of Arunachal Pradesh. However, the Supreme Court of India ruled against this appointment on various grounds. On 9 August 2016, Pul allegedly committed suicide by hanging at his official residence in Itanagar; Pul's supporters protested in Itanagar demanding an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Kalikho Pul | |
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8th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh | |
In office 19 February 2016 – 13 July 2016 | |
Preceded by | President's rule |
Succeeded by | Nabam Tuki |
Member of Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1995 – 9 August 2016 | |
Preceded by | Khapriso Krong |
Succeeded by | Dasanglu Pul |
Constituency | Hayuliang |
Personal details | |
Born | (1969-07-20)20 July 1969[1] Walla, Hawai, Anjaw, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
Died | 9 August 2016(2016-08-09) (aged 47) Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
Political party | Indian National Congress (until 2016) People's Party of Arunachal (2016) |
Spouse(s) | Dangwimsai Pul,Dasanglu Pul |
Children | 6 |
Residence(s) | Itanagar, India |
Occupation | Politician |