Puducherry, May 15 -- A Anbazhagan, a legislator of AIADMK, which is an ally of the ruling AINRC-led NDA, was appointed as Pro-tem speaker of the Puducherry Territorial assembly.
Lt.Governor K Kailashnathan issued orders appointing Mr.Anbazhagan as the pro-tem speaker and he would administer oath of officeto him on May 18.
Upon his swearing in, Anbazhagan will administer the oath of office or affirmation to the newly elected MLAs in the Assembly on the same day, which would be followed by the election of the Speaker.
Mr.Anbazhagan, who is also the AIADMK State Secretary, was elected for the fifth time from Uppalam constituency.
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