74:. When a cyclone and floods hit Oro, he was reportedly "on the ground with the people", "carrying a bag of rice, making tea for people". A petitioner having challenged the legitimacy of his election, filing claims against the Electoral Commission, the National Court in 2008 suspended Arore from Parliament, pending a recount of the ballots, but he ultimately retained his seat.
124:. He denied the charges, but stepped down until his name could be cleared, in accordance with guidelines set down by Prime Minister O'Neill. Don Polye temporarily took over his portfolio. The corruption charges were dismissed by the district court in June, finding that there was insufficient evidence to establish a
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Triumph Heritage Empowerment Rural Party, along with three other MPs, in May 2014, following leader Polye's move to the opposition, having decided to continue to support the government. On 25 June, Arore and the other MPs joined Prime Minister O'Neill's
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National Congress re-endorsed him for the by-election, resulting in criticism from the Papua New Guinea chapter of
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Opposition, in a failed attempt to bring down the government. Within a few days, they pledged their support for the government once more, and were accepted back.
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327:"Rebellious six back with ruling National Alliance Party in PNG"
469:"Oro uproar Deputy PM: Vote illegal; Juffa is still Governor".
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66:and was appointed deputy Minister for Education by
560:"Arore comes clear on decision to challenge Juffa"
529:"PNG in need of transparent accountable leaders".
439:"Resignations en masse from PNG political party".
329:, Pacific Islands News Association, 27 July 2011
514:"PNC defends decision to endorse ex-MP Arore".
670:Triumph Heritage Empowerment Party politicians
454:"Four more PNG MPs join PM O'Neill's party".
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229:. PNG Electoral Commission. Archived from
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544:"Arore re-election sad day for PNG".
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586:"Results"
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