Wanglin Lowangdong

Wanglin Lowangdong is an Indian politician from the state of Arunachal Pradesh.^[1][2] He joined Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu in Itanagar on 25 February 2024.^[3][4]

Wanglin Lowangdong
Wanglin Lowangdong addressing the denizens of Tirap
Born	Borduria
Education	St. Stephens's College, Delhi
Occupation	Politician
Father	Lt. Towang Lowangdong

Lowangdong was elected from Borduria-Bogapani seat in the 2019 Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, standing as an Indian National Congress candidate.^{[1][5][6][7][8]} In terms of educational qualification, he is a graduate (B.A.).^[9]

He was born into the Nocte Tribe of Borduria, Arunachal Pradesh and at present he is also the Paramount Chief of Nocte Tribe.^{[citation needed]}

Electoral performance

Election	Constituency	Party		Result	Votes %	Opposition Candidate	Opposition Party		Opposition vote %	Ref
2024	Borduria–Bagapani		BJP	Won	57.19%	Jowang Hosai		NCP	39.63%	[10][11][12]
2019	Borduria–Bagapani		INC	Won	33.20%	Jowang Hosai		BJP	31.92%	[13]
2014	Borduria–Bagapani		INC	Won	35.56%	Lowangcha Wanglat		BJP	30.60%	[14][15]
2009	Borduria–Bagapani		INC	Won	67.89%	Tonhang Tongluk		NCP	32.11%	[16]
2004	Borduria–Bagapani		Independent	Won	59.51%	Lowangcha Wanglat		INC	40.49%	[17]
1999	Borduria–Bagapani		Independent	Lost	49.86%	Lowangcha Wanglat		INC	50.14%	[18]