'Unopposed Elections': 4-Decade-Old Tradition In Arunachal A Cause Of Concern For Democracy

The new Arunachal Pradesh assembly hall ( Photo: X@PemaKhanduBJP )

The ruling BJP is set to win six seats unopposed in Arunachal Pradesh, where the assembly elections will be held alongside the Lok Sabha polls on April 19. The list of candidates who face no opponents in their respective constituencies includes the state’s Chief Minister Pema Khandu. It is important to note that this will not be the first time a party will be winning constituencies unopposed in the 60-seat assembly. The state has a tradition of candidates winning seats unopposed. This