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GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR
DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
AWANGBOW NEWMAI SWORN IN AS MINISTER
Imphal, May 29, 2020 (DIPR): Naga People's Front MLA Shri Awangbow Newmai was today sworn in as Cabinet Minister at a ceremony held at Banquet Hall, Raj Bhavan. The Governor of Manipur Dr. Najma Heptulla administered the oath of office and secrecy.
Shri Awangbow Newmai is the sitting MLA from Tamei Assembly Constituency in Tamenglong district in NPF ticket.
Speaking to few media persons soon after the swearing-in-ceremony, the newly sworn in minister said that he is grateful to the Hon’ble Governor and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Manipur for making him as one of the minister in the Biren Singh ministry. He also stated that he is grateful to the party President and colleagues for nominating him to be the minister. He further said that he will discharge his duties as a minister and whatever assignment has been given with utmost sincerity. On being asked about portfolio, he said that whatever Hon’ble CM offers, he will graciously accept.
Chief Minister, Shri N. Biren Singh, Ministers, Shri Th. Biswajit, Dr. Th. Radheshyam, Shri Karam Shyam, Shri V. Hangkhanlian, Shri N. Kayisii, Shri L. Dikho, Shri L. Jayantakumar, MLAs, Shri. L. Sushindro, Shri V. Vungzagin, Shri K. Leishiyo, Inner and Outer Lok Sabha MPs Dr. R.K. Ranjan, Dr. Lorho Pfoze, Chief Secretary and DGP among others were present in the swearing-in -ceremony.
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