Newly elected NDPP legislator, Sharingain Longkumer (37), who won the by-poll to the 24-Aonglenden A/C, was elected unopposed as deputy speaker of the 13th NLA during the ongoing fourth session of Assembly.
As the opposition NPF did not field its candidate, Longkumer elected unopposed. NLA speaker, Vikho-o Yhoshü declared the results. Following the recent reshuffle, Longkumer replaced Zhaleo Rio as deputy speaker after the latter was assigned adviser of Sericulture, Excise and Minority Affairs.
Both, Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio and leader of opposition, T.R. Zeliang congratulated Longkumer on being elected. Rio and Zeliang urged Longkumer to discharge his duties and responsibilities to the best of his abilities without fear or favour.