Itagar, Dec 4: A four-member delegation of the Committee on Subordite Legislation of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly headed by its Chairman Rajkishore Mahto called on Aruchal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at his offices here on Monday. The Committee, with its members Jaganth Mahto and Ramkumar Pahan and Under Secretary of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Ramashish Yadav, is on a study tour to five States - West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya and Aruchal Pradesh since November 24 last, an official communiqué stated. Khandu, while welcoming the legislators and the official, explained in detail the queries posed by them as a part of their study. He said that while the State is geographically the largest in the Northeast, its population with 14 lakh is one of the lowest. The members of the Committee admitted that despite its small population, Aruchal Pradesh has faced several challenges due to its tough terrains, harsh climate, strategic location and delay in the process of development. They lauded Khandu for bringing a fresh lease of life to the State through his youthful vision and vigour. “Under the youngest chief minister of the country, we can see a young Aruchal raring to progress ahead,” observed Rajkishore Mahto. During the discussion, the members took note of the number of Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies, electorates, strength of the Opposition, procedure of Assembly sessions, its committees and sub-committees. While inviting Khandu to visit Jharkhand, the members assured to return and travel around the State as visitors to enjoy its tural and cultural grandeur, the communiqué added.
