Itanagar, January 12: A significant milestone in the history of urban governance in Arunachal Pradesh was marked on Monday as Smti. Likha Nari Tadar took oath as the first woman Mayor of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC). The swearing-in ceremony, held at the DK Convention Centre (DK Hall), formally inaugurated the new municipal council for the 2025–2030 term and signaled the beginning of a new chapter in the administration of the state capital.
Alongside the Mayor, Shri Tok Tabin Camdir was sworn in as the Deputy Mayor. Both leaders are first-time office-bearers and were elected to lead the municipal body following the recently concluded IMC elections. The ceremony also witnessed the oath-taking of all 20 corporators representing Wards 1 to 20, covering the entire Itanagar Capital Complex from Chimpu to Banderdewa.
During the event, certificates of election were distributed to the corporators, officially confirming their mandate and enabling the new council to commence its responsibilities. The oath of affirmation was administered in the presence of senior government officials, elected representatives, and members of the public.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a commanding position in the December 15, 2025 IMC elections by winning 14 of the 20 wards. Likha Nari Tadar, elected from Ward No. 16, and Tok Tabin Camdir, elected from Ward No. 19, were the BJP’s officially nominated candidates for the posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor, respectively. Their candidature had been approved by the party’s state election committee.
Several dignitaries attended the ceremony and the first meeting of the newly constituted IMC. Among those present were Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja, Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso, Urban Affairs Commissioner Vivek Pandey, IMC Commissioner K. Jelen, and Returning Officer Gyamar Tuvin. Senior officials from the Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies departments also participated in the event.
Addressing the gathering, Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja congratulated the newly elected Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and corporators. He urged them to work collectively with dedication, transparency, and a spirit of teamwork to address the growing needs of the capital city. Stressing the importance of financial sustainability, Raja encouraged the municipal leadership to explore avenues for revenue generation and reduce dependence on government schemes alone.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu also extended his congratulations, describing the occasion as a landmark moment for Itanagar’s urban governance. He expressed confidence that the new leadership would strive to build a cleaner, greener, and more progressive capital city while improving civic services and infrastructure.
With the completion of the oath-taking ceremony and the first council meeting, the newly elected IMC formally began its tenure, carrying the responsibility of shaping the future development and governance of Arunachal Pradesh’s capital over the next five years.
