Ex-Parliamentarians team visits NE Assemblies

A five-member team of the Ex-Parliamentarians’ Association of Nagaland (Ex-PAN) toured the Legislative Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Assam and Meghalaya from March 16 to 22.
According to a press release, the team comprised John Konyak, former MLA and vice-president Ex-PAN; Neiba Ndang, former Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly and advisor Ex-PAN; Kashiho Sangtam, former minister and Ex-PAN executive; Eshak Konyak, former MLA and Ex-PAN executive; and R. Tohanba, former MLA and Ex-PAN executive.
The team was mandated to meet and interact with Speakers, officials and former parliamentarians of the neighbouring States to share experiences and learn how former legislators were contributing to society, besides discussing common issues.
During the visit, the team shared experiences and challenges faced by Ex-PAN in Nagaland and also learnt about the functioning of their counterparts in other States. It said the interactions also focused on working cohesively towards nation building and supporting each other’s issues to strengthen ties among North Eastern States.
Ex-PAN expressed appreciation to the Speakers and officials of the Legislative Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram and Meghalaya for extending support and assistance to the visiting team and for taking time to interact with them.
The association also thanked Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Sharingain Longkumer, and the NLA for extending financial and logistical support for the exposure tour, stating that the initiative marked the first of its kind for Ex-PAN.
Ex-PAN further expressed hope to continue working in coordination with the Speaker and the Assembly for the welfare of its members and the people of Nagaland.
The release was issued by Ex-PAN president Joshua Sümi and general secretary Tarie Zeliang.