Shillong, Sep 12: Raksamgre NPP MLA Limison Daring Sangma, who was elected unopposed as the Deputy Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, has underscored the importance of impartiality in his new role and pledged to conduct house proceedings with fairness.
Sangma was elected today during the closing autumn session of the assembly after the recent resignation of Timothy D. Shira.
With the opposition opting not to field a candidate, Limison was unanimously elected to the post.
Limison thanked both the ruling and opposition parties for their confidence in him. “I believe the opposition did not put up a candidate because they trust me. I am very grateful to my party colleagues as well as the opposition for unanimously electing me to this post,” he said.
“Being elected to this post, I will have to always remain neutral. Whether members are from the ruling party or the opposition, I must do justice to both sides and ensure fairness in the House,” he stated.
He also emphasized his commitment to strengthening the effectiveness of the Assembly and ensuring productive deliberations. “It is the members who ultimately shape the productivity of the sessions, but I will do my best to maintain neutrality and ensure smooth conduct of the proceedings,” he added.
Acknowledging the need to balance his responsibilities, Limison assured that he would continue to remain attentive to the needs of his constituency.
“I will balance my responsibilities as Deputy Speaker and as a representative of Raksamgre. Whenever required in the Assembly, I will fulfill my duties here, and at the same time, I will continue to serve my constituency,” he affirmed.
Looking ahead, he expressed his vision for modernization within the Assembly. “We will try to introduce new ideas and technologies wherever possible, working closely with our Hon’ble Speaker to strengthen democratic practices and enhance public engagement,” he said.
