BJP MLA V Hangkhalian was today sworn-in as the Protem Speaker of the Manipur Assembly. Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla administered the oath of Protem Speaker to Hangkhalian at a function held at the Raj Bhavan here. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar and other top civil and police officers attended the swearing in ceremony. Hangkhalian had won the Assembly elections from Churachandpur seat on a BJP ticket. After his swearing in as the Protem Speaker, Hangkhalian administered the oath to newly elected MLAs in the Manipur Assembly premises.

Source: dna March 19, 2017 10:58 UTC