Khandu Marks Donyi Polo Day With Message Affirming Indigenous Identity
He says Donyi Polo is not a borrowed belief, casting it as the source of ethics, a guide to nature relations, a bond to ancestral truth.
Overview
- Pema Khandu issued Donyi Polo Day greetings on X, calling the faith the identity of Arunachal Pradesh rather than an adopted belief.
- He said the December 31 observance stands as a strong affirmation of the state’s indigenous roots and living traditions.
- The chief minister described Donyi Polo as the foundation of ethics and human–nature ties, rooted in wisdom passed down through generations.
- He offered a prayer for blessings of wisdom, harmony, and strength for the people of the state.
- Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also shared wishes, while reports credited the revival to Talom Rukbo with continued stewardship by leaders such as Dr Tasing, as the day is observed across the state to reaffirm indigenous faith and culture.