Kohima, August 7 (MExN): The Parliamentarians and Ex-Parliamentarians’ Association of Nagaland (PEPAN) was formed today, August 7 in a joint meeting of the Legislators of the 13th NLA and the ex-Parliamentarians which was held at the Conference Hall of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA).
It was formed to foster better understanding and coordination amongst the elected Members and former elected Members so that they can contribute their experience and knowledge to the government towards the welfare of the people. All sitting Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and all ex-Members of Parliament and Ex-Members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly shall be members of the Association, a press release stated. The Association will be headquartered in Kohima.
During the meeting, a Working Committee was also formed to work out rules and modalities which comprises of: Minister Neiba Kronu as Convenor, Deputy Speaker NLA Sharingain Longkumer, MLA & Advisor KT Sukhalu, MLA Yitachu, MLA Supongmeren Jamir, Ex MLA Taka Masa, Ex MLA Sulanthung Lotha as Members and Legal Consultant, NLA N Benjamin Newmai as Member Secretary.
