The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly today unanimously elected Alo Libang as the Deputy Speaker, a post which was vacant since Tenzing Norbu Thongdok was elected as the Speaker on July 20.
Congress member Libang, who was the lone candidate to file nomination for the post, was supported by all the 11 BJP members and two Independents.
His name was proposed by Tapuk Taku and seconded by Tatung Jamoh.
Congratulating Libang, the Speaker exuded confidence that he would discharge his duties according to the best Parliamentary traditions.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who escorted Libang to his chair, said his name was proposed at the recent Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting.
"He (Libang) is the fittest man for the post. He is a grassroot leader and was elected twice from the Tuting-Yingkiong constituency defeating former chief minister Gegong Apang," Khandu said.
Taking part in the discussion, senior BJP member Japu Deru said Libang, who represents the constituency bordering the Tibet region of China, would fulfil the aspirations of the people living in the border areas.
Besides Taku and Jamoh, state Industries Minister Tapang Taloh also spoke on the occasion.
Addressing the House, Libang said he would adhere to all the Constitutional procedures while discharging his duties by winning the confidence of all the members irrespective of party affiliations.
Born on March 1, 1964 at Simong village in Upper Siang district, Libang hails from the Adi community.
An arts graduate from Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat in East Siang district, Libang is married with a son and a daughter.
Interested in travelling and social activities, he was first elected an MLA, representing the NCP, in 2009 from the constituency. He later joined the Congress in 2012.
In 2014, he was elected from the same constituency on a Congress ticket.
He also served as the Parliamentary Secretary in the Nabam Tuki and Kalikho Pul governments.
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