Sharingain Longkumer, a first-time MLA, was elected unopposed as the deputy speaker of the Nagaland Assembly on Tuesday.
Speaker Vikho-o Yhoshu said only Longkumer has filed nomination for the post and declared him elected.
The post fell vacant following a reshuffle in the ministry on July 23, in which the then Deputy Speaker Zhaleo Rio was made a minister.
Longkumer, 37, was elected as the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) nominee in a by-election on April 11 from Aonglenden seat.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Leader of Opposition T R Zeliang congratulated the newly-elected deputy speaker who sought the cooperation and support of the all the members of the House.
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