By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Sep 12: Raksamgre MLA Limison D Sangma was elected unopposed as the Deputy Speaker of Meghalaya Assembly on Friday.
Speaker Thomas A Sangma announced Limison’s name as the Deputy Speaker after the opposition parties did not field a nominee for the post.
After the announcement, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Leader of the Opposition Mukul Sangma escorted him to his new seat and members cutting across party lines congratulated him on his new role.
Conrad exuded confidence that the “humble” Limison would do justice to his role as the Deputy Speaker.
The Opposition Leader said he is looking forward to working with the Deputy Speaker to continue with the legacy of the House.
The Speaker extended a warm welcome to Limison, expressing collective joy at his election and assuring of striving to maintain the dignity, efficiency, and inclusivity of the Assembly.
Limison thanked the ruling and opposition parties for reposing confidence in him. He assured that he would maintain neutrality while discharging his duties.
“I believe the Opposition did not put up a candidate because they trust me. I am grateful to my party colleagues as well as the Opposition for unanimously electing me,” he said.
He underscored the importance of impartiality in his new role and pledged to conduct Assembly proceedings with fairness.
“Being elected to this post, I will have to always remain neutral. Whether members are from the ruling party or the Opposition, I must do justice to both sides and ensure fairness in the House,” he stated.
He committed to strengthening the effectiveness of the Assembly and ensuring productive deliberations.
“It is the members who ultimately shape the productivity of the sessions, but I will do my best to maintain neutrality and ensure smooth conduct of the proceedings,” he added.
Acknowledging the need to balance his responsibilities, he assured that he would continue to remain attentive to the needs of his constituency.
“I will balance my responsibilities as Deputy Speaker and as a representative of Raksamgre. Whenever required in the Assembly, I will fulfil my duties here, and at the same time, I will continue to serve my constituency,” the MLA affirmed.
Looking ahead, he expressed his vision for modernization within the Assembly.
“We will try to introduce new ideas and technologies wherever possible, working closely with our Speaker to strengthen democratic practices and enhance public engagement,” he said.