Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu traveled a distance of 24 km for 11 hours to satisfy the people of a remote town. Tawang was traveling to Luguthang, situated in Tawang district, at a range of 14,500 feet above sea level. Taking to microblogging site Twitter, CM Khandu shared his experience saying,” It was an arduous journey while crossing Karpu-La( 16,000 ft) to Luguthang (14,500 ft).” He likewise shared a little video clip of his trek title, ‘A Trek to Luguthang.’
The 41-year old chief minister walked through mountain terrains and forests to reach the remote village Luguthang which is 97 km from Tawang.
” Had a review conference with Luguthang villagers to ensure that advantages of every flagship program reach the last male standing in forwarding areas,” Khandu tweeted. The chief minister, together with Tawang MLA Tsering Tashi, and villagers and monks of Tawang abbey, participated in the consecration of Jangchup Stupa the next day. The stupa has been erected in the name of Khandus dad and former chief minister Dorjee Khandu. They passed away in a helicopter crash near Luguthang village while returning from Tawang to Itanagar on April 30, 2011.
CM Khandu is currently examining numerous areas in Arunachal Pradesh. On Friday, he studied few locations in addition to Padmashree Lama Phuntsok la, where he was joined by MLA Tsering Tashi, DC Tawang Sang Phuntsok, and senior government officials.
Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu treks for 11 hours to satisfy villagers
