Six of seven MLAs of Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) have joined the ruling BJP in Arunachal Pradesh, a bulletin issued by the state legislative assembly stated. Talem Taboh, Hayeng Mangfi, Jikke Tako and Dongru Siongju are among the JD(U) MLAs who joined BJP. The lone MLA from the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA), Kardo Nyigyor, has also joined the saffron party.