Arunachal CM Pema Khandu goes off-roading to meet soldiers border

Instead of taking a military aircraft or convoy of cars, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu chooses his own mode of transport -- an all-terrain vehicle.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has embarked on a 3-day tour to Mago, Chuna, Lungur & Jethang sectors to meet Indian army soldeiers and villagers along the Indo-Tibet China border.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has embarked on a 3-day tour to Mago, Chuna, Lungur & Jethang sectors to meet Indian army soldeiers and villagers along the Indo-Tibet China border.

But here's what differentiates him from other leaders.

But here's what differentiates him from other leaders.

Instead of taking a military aircraft or convoy of cars, Khandu chooses his own mode of transport -- an all-terrain vehicle.

Instead of taking a military aircraft or convoy of cars, Khandu chooses his own mode of transport -- an all-terrain vehicle.

The Arunachal Chief Minister is enrote forward bases on three Polaris quad machines.

The Arunachal Chief Minister is enrote forward bases on three Polaris quad machines.

For the uninitiated, the quads are outfitted with engine that distribute 100 horsepower to 30-inch Pro Armor Crawler tyres, while offering 13.5 inches of class-leading ground clearance to negotiate even the toughest terrain.

For the uninitiated, the quads are outfitted with engine that distribute 100 horsepower to 30-inch Pro Armor Crawler tyres, while offering 13.5 inches of class-leading ground clearance to negotiate even the toughest terrain.