NPP's Thomas A. Sangma files nomination for Meghalaya Assembly Speaker's post
The Hindu
"I am grateful to the government and the people for giving me the opportunity to serve them in various capacities. I am confident of winning the election," says Thamos Sangma
Senior National People party (NPP) leader and ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance candidate Thomas A Sangma has filed nomination for the Assembly Speaker post, an official said on March 8, 2023.
The Speaker election will be held on March 9, 2023.
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Mr. Thomas the National People's Party North Tural MLA filed his nominations for the Speaker's post on March 7, 2023, an Assembly official told PTI.
The official said the Assembly office has received only one nomination of Mr. Thomas for the Speaker's post so far.
The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance 2.0 led by Conrad K. Sangma has the support of 44 MLAs, - NPP (25), UDP (11), BJP (2), HSPDP (2), PDF (2) and Independents (2).
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma wished Mr. Thomas Sangma the best for his upcoming election.
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