BJP MLA Tumke Bagra was today unanimously elected as Deputy Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Assembly.
Only one nomination was filed for the post.
Congratulating Bagra, Speaker T Norbu Thongdok said, "I am lucky to have you as my deputy and am confident that with your vast experience, you will shoulder your responsibilities efficiently."
Bagra, in his reply, said, "I am fortunate to have Thongdok as the Speaker who was my senior during my service tenure."
The newly elected Deputy Speaker had worked as chief engineer of PHE department and later served as the secretary of the same department before retiring in 2013.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu appreciated all the members of the House, including opposition members, for supporting Bagra's candidature.
This is the second term for Bagra, a BJP MLA representing Aalo West constituency, as Deputy Speaker.
He had earlier been elected Deputy Speaker for a short stint on March 22 last year during the Kalikho Pul-led PPA government.
However, he had to relinquish the post on July 12 after the Supreme Court reinstated the previous Nabam Tuki government in the state.
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