Itanagar, Sep 18 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu appointed 26 MLAs as parliamentary secretary to assist in the smooth functioning of his government. Khandu administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new parliamentary secretaries, including two women, in a simple function here in the presence of North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) Convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma. This is the first time that a large number of MLAs were appointed as parliamentary secretaries in the state. Of the newly appointed parliamentary secretaries, six are former ministers -- Phosum Khimhum, Gojen Gadi, Jarkar Gamlin, Phurpa Tsering, Thangwang Wangham and Thirong Aboh. The portfolios of the parliamentary secretaries would be allocated soon.

Source: The Telegraph September 18, 2016 10:30 UTC