A Anbalagan Sworn In as Pro Tem Speaker of Puducherry Assembly

AIADMK legislator A Anbalagan was sworn in as the pro tem speaker of the Puducherry Assembly in a ceremony administered by Lt Governor K Kailashnathan. Anbalagan, representing Uppalam, will induct new legislators on May 20, following the recent elections where AIADMK was part of the National Democratic Alliance.

In Puducherry, AIADMK legislator A Anbalagan was appointed as the pro tem speaker of the Puducherry Assembly during an official ceremony on Monday at Lok Niwas. The oath was administered by Lt Governor K Kailashnathan in Tamil, amidst a gathering of prominent political figures.

Notable attendees, including Chief Minister N Rangasamy, BJP leader A Namassivayam, and Chief Secretary Sharat Chauhan, extended their congratulations to Anbalagan. The newly appointed pro tem speaker is set to administer the oath of office to new legislators on May 20, as the 16th Assembly of Puducherry is officially convened.

Anbalagan, who successfully retained his seat in the Uppalam constituency against the DMK in the recent elections, continues his political journey with AIADMK, a key component of the AINRC-led National Democratic Alliance. Despite losing in the Orleanpeth constituency, AIADMK played its role in shaping the electoral outcome.