Thokchom Satyabrata elected as Speaker
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, March 24 2022:
BJP MLA from Yaiskul AC Thokchom Satyabrata Singh was today unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly.
MLA Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh moved the motion nominating Satyabrata for the post of Speaker, which was seconded by Mayang Imphal MLA Kongkham Robindro Singh, following which the motion was passed.
Leader of the House, Chief Minister N Biren Singh who along with senior Member of the Oppo- sition Bench Okram Ibobi Singh led the new Speaker to his chair, thanked the Members of the House for unanimously electing Satya-brata.
Biren said in a democracy, the State Assembly and Parliament are considered as temples and the resolutions and decisions taken in this House decide the fate of the entire population of the State.
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The Chief Minister also expressed confidence that Satyabrata will act in a neutral manner while conduc- ting proceedings of the House.
Ibobi also expressed belief that the Speaker will uphold the democratic values, principles, rule of procedure and conduct of the House and act under the Indian Constitution in an impartial and neutral manner while making his decisions during discussion on any matter or issue in the House.
Newly elected Speaker Satyabrata thanked and expressed gratitude to the Members of the House and said that as the Members of the House elected him unanimously, he would also act without any partiality.
He said during any discussion on issues related to the State, he would guide the deliberations with full consideration of the sentiments of all communities inhabiting the State.
He further said he would work to meet the expectation of the Members of the House.
He said he would follow the decorum and dignity of the House and work to safeguard the rights and privileges of the Members provided by the parliamentary system of democracy.