Kohima, August 6 (MExN): Sharingain Longkumer, 37 years old from Ungma village was elected unopposed and unanimously by the 13th NLA as the Deputy Speaker in the fourth session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly on August 6.
He was elected recently in the by-election for the 26th Aolenden Assembly Constituency under Mokokchung district.
Sharingain Longkumer is the son of Lt. Nungshizenba Longkumer, who successfully contested the by-election on 23rd May 2019 on NDPP ticket and is an advocate by profession. Presently, he is the legal adviser for Business Association Darogapathar, Dimapur.
Nagaland’s chief minister Neiphiu Rio and opposition leader T.R. Zeliang congratulated Longkumer on his election to the post in the capacity as the Deputy Speaker of the 13th NLA.
Both the leaders described him as young and energetic with requisite qualification to hold such a coveted post. They also urged him to discharge duties and responsibilities to the best of his abilities without fear or favour.
