along with 6 other MLAs. On December, 2016, Pema Khandu proved majority on the floor with 33 of the People's Party of Arunachal’s 43 legislators joining the Bharatiya Janata Party as the BJP party increased its strength to 45 and it has the support of two independents. He became second Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh of Bharatiya Janata Party in Arunachal Pradesh after 44 days lead Gegong Apang government in 2003. Electoral history List of Chief Ministers Tomo Riba First term (18 September 1979 – 3 November 1979). Kalikho Pul First term (19 February 2016 – 13 July 2016). Pema Khandu First term (16 September 2016 – 31 December 2016). References External links Tomo Riba Bakin Pertin "45 Congress MLA With CM Pema Khandu Join Peoples Party Of Arunachal" Political parties established in 1977 1977 establishments in Arunachal Pradesh Recognised state political parties in India Regionalist parties in India Political parties in Arunachal Pradesh