Debabrata Saikia appointed LOP in Assam Assembly

Assam Assembly Speaker Ranjit Dass has recognised Congress MLA Debabrata Saikia as the leader of Opposition in the house.

Saikia has fulfilled all the requirements laid down for being recognised as the Leader of the Opposition, an official release said here today.

Saikia's appointment comes into effect from June 3, 2016, it said.

Saikia (52), son of former Chief Minister late Hiteswar Saikia, is the Congress MLA from Nazira in Sibsagar district.

Congress has 26 MLAs in the house of 126 members.