Mhathung Yanthan appointed pro-tem Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly

Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan has appointed Mhathung Yanthan as pro-tem Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) before whom the members of the 14th NLA will make and subscribe their oath of office or affirmation.

“In exercise of the powers conferred on me by Clause 9 (I) of Article 180 of the Constitution on India, I also appoint Shri Mhathung Yanthan, a member of the 14th  Nagaland Legislative Assembly to perform the duties of the Speaker of the said Legislative Assembly with effect from the date and time of vacation of the office of the Speaker of the 13th  Nagaland Legislative Assembly by Shri Sharingain Longkumer and until a Speaker is elected by that Assembly,” stated an order from the Governor.