PM congratulates Smt. Sumitra Mahajan on being elected as Lok Sabha Speaker

Published By : Admin | June 6, 2014 | 14:07 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Smt. Sumitra Mahajan on being unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha. The PM had proposed Smt. Sumitra Mahajan’s name for the high office.

Speaking on the occasion, the PM stated that it was indeed a matter of pride for everyone that a woman was guiding the proceedings of the Lok Sabha. He said that the new Speaker’s name – Su + Mitra – itself reflected friendship and trust, and that her vast experience of many years of public life, and of having been an MP for 8 times, would prove to be an asset. He added that the new Speaker’s guidance would prove to be valuable in taking the Nation forward.

The PM also said that, similar to the 1st Lok Sabha when all members were first timers, in this 16th Lok Sabha too, there were over 315 members who were first time MPs. He affirmed that the members of the new Lok Sabha will embrace new customs and fulfill people’s aspirations under the leadership of Smt. Sumitra Mahajan.

The PM also introduced the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha.

The official Twitter handle of the PMO tweeted:

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QuotePM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives in a factory mishap in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.

The Prime Minister’s Office handle in post on X said:

“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a factory mishap in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”

"ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ లోని అనకాపల్లి జిల్లా ఫ్యాక్టరీ ప్రమాదంలో జరిగిన ప్రాణనష్టం అత్యంత బాధాకరం. ఈ ప్రమాదంలో తమ ఆత్మీయులను కోల్పోయిన వారికి ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి తెలియజేస్తున్నాను. క్షతగాత్రులు త్వరగా కోలుకోవాలని ప్రార్థిస్తున్నాను. స్థానిక యంత్రాంగం బాధితులకు సహకారం అందజేస్తోంది. ఈ ప్రమాదంలో మరణించిన వారి కుటుంబాలకు పి.ఎం.ఎన్.ఆర్.ఎఫ్. నుంచి రూ. 2 లక్షలు ఎక్స్ గ్రేషియా, గాయపడిన వారికి రూ. 50,000 అందజేయడం జరుగుతుంది : PM@narendramodi"