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Arunachal Assembly marks one year of Speaker, Dy Speaker’s tenure with interaction programme

Itanagar, June 16 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday celebrated the completion of one year in office by Speaker Tesam Pongte and Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor with a special interaction programme held here.
The programme at the DK Auditorium brought together officers and staff of the Assembly to reflect on the achievements of the past year and to reaffirm their collective commitment to upholding the dignity and values of the democratic institution.
In his address, Speaker Tesam Pongte expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Assembly staff for their dedication and contribution in ensuring the smooth functioning of legislative sessions and official events.
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