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India state head in long trek to remote village


Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, currently touring his home constituency Mukto in Tawang district, trekked a distance of 24 km for 11 hours to meet people of a remote village.


The 41-year old chief minister walked through mountain terrains and forests to reach Luguthang village, 97 km from Tawang.


"It was an arduous journey while crossing Karpu-La (16,000 ft) to Luguthang (14,500 ft)," Mr Khandu tweeted after returning to Tawang on Thursday.


The village, located at a height of 14,500 feet above sea level, in Thingbu tehsil of Tawang district has a population of 50 people who live in 10 houses.


"Had a review meeting with Luguthang villagers to ensure that benefits of every flagship programme reaches the last man standing in forward areas," the chief minister tweeted.

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