By means of PTI
KOHIMA: Impartial MLA T Yangseo Sangtam was once on Saturday unanimously elected the deputy speaker of the Nagaland meeting.
Sangtam, the candidate of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), is a first-time MLA from the Pungro-Kiphire seat.
The submit of the deputy speaker have been mendacity vacant since February 2020.
Saturday was once the primary day of the Price range consultation.
Within the 60-member meeting, NDPP has 21 MLAs, NPF 25, BJP 12 and there are two Impartial MLAs — all of whom joined fingers in September 2021 to shape UDA for facilitating an early method to the vexed Naga political discussion.
Sangtam, 39, gained a by-election in November 2020, following the loss of life of then sitting NPF legislator T Torechu.
He has been supporting the Neiphiu Rio govt.
With out a different candidate submitting nomination, Speaker Sharingain Longkumer introduced Sangtam elected to the submit.
Leader Minister Neiphiu Rio, NPF legislature birthday celebration Chief TR Zeliang and speaker Longkumer congratulated Sangtam.
In addition they expressed hope that Sangtam would ship his tasks diligently whilst keeping up the decorum of the Area.
Sangtam additionally sought the make stronger and cooperation of the individuals in discharging the obligation, announcing that he would deal with all individuals similarly.