The first session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) began on 20 March 2023 at the NLA Secretariat in Kohima.

Protem Speaker, Mhathung Yanthan administered the oath to 59 members of the NLA, elected to the 14th House, a DIPR report stated.

Obituary reference was made to the passing away of late Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, former Member of the NLA who expired on 7 January this year.

In accordance with Rule 7 (3) of the Rules of Procedures and Conduct of Business in the NLA, Sharingain Longkumer was elected unopposed as the speaker of the 14th House.

Chief Minister and Leader of the House, Neiphiu Rio congratulated the members on being elected to the 14th NLA.

He stated that each member is committed to serving the people to achieve peace and development in the state. Congratulating Longkumer on being elected unopposed to the post of Speaker of the 14th House, he said that the responsibility is being placed on the speaker to steer and assist the NLA and guide the government for legislation and implementation of programmes.

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Rio added that with his qualification and experience, Longkumer will be able to ‘discharge the functions of the speaker in a commendable and honorable manner’.

Thanking CM Rio, and the members of the 14th NLA for the support extended in electing him unopposed as the speaker, Longkumer assured all that he would carry out his duties and responsibilities with diligence, dignity, honor, and perform with the highest degree of efficiency, integrity, and impartiality, protecting the rich traditions and high standard of the August House.

He urged all the members of the house to participate and contribute, raising concerns to public importance in the greater interest of democracy. Seeking the support of all the members, the speaker also sought the support of Chief Secretary, Nagaland, and the civil administration, in the routine and official discharge of the duties and responsibilities, in the service and welfare of the people.

Longkumer was first elected to the post of Deputy Speaker of the 13th NLA on 18 October 2019 and later, elected unopposed to the post of Speaker on 7 February 2020.

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