Updated September 13th, 2019 at 21:43 IST
UDP's Metbah Lyngdoh elected as Meghalaya's new Assembly Speaker
United Democratic Party president Metbah Lyngdoh was elected as the Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly after he defeated Congress's Winnerson Sangma
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United Democratic Party president Metbah Lyngdoh has been elected Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Friday, after he defeated lone rival of the Congress, Winnerson D Sangma.
Demise of the old Assembly Speaker
The post fell vacant following the demise of former Speaker Donkupar Roy on July 28. Mesbah was elected Speaker through a secret ballot conducted by Deputy Speaker Timothy D Shira.
Congratulated the newly elected Hon’ble Speaker Sh. Metbah Lyngdoh, who assumed the chair today. We believe that Hon’ble Speaker will continue to uphold the tradition of this August House and enable members to perform their duties in the best interest of the State. pic.twitter.com/rgkfvDerUA
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad)
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Vote share in between Lyngdoh and Sangma
He polled 39 votes, while Congress' Sangma secured 19 votes in the House, where 58 members participated. The three-time MLA from Mairang Assembly Constituency in East Khasi Hills district was earlier this week elected president of his party, and also the chairman of the Regional Democratic Alliance.
The House, which took up 62 items on a concluding day, was adjourned sine die.
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Published September 13th, 2019 at 21:20 IST