Spotlight on defectors in Arunachal today

11 MLAs shifted to BJP from Congress and allies in Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections. BJP denied tickets to 3 sitting ministers to accommodate defectors. Congress criticized defections as opportunistic. BJP nominated former Congress MLAs Ninong Ering, Lombo Tayeng, and Wanglin Lowangdong. Leaders like Ering expressed faith in Narendra Modi, Pema Khandu, and Chowna Mein's leadership.