September 18, 2026 12:25 am (IST)
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PM congratulates Thambi Durai on his appointment as Deputy Speaker
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday complimented and thanked all sections of the Lok Sabha, for the consensus which led to the unanimous election of Thambi Durai as Deputy Speaker.
The Prime Minister also congratulated Durai on his election as Deputy Speaker.
Appreciating Durai, the PM described him as a highly experienced and active Parliamentarian.
He said Durai had been Deputy Speaker earlier as well.
Modi also described Durai as an academician, activist and agriculturist.
The Prime Minister assured Durai full support for the functioning of the House, on behalf of the treasury benches.
He also expressed confidence that Durai`s election as Deputy Speaker would further the spirit of dialogue that had prevailed in the ongoing session of Parliament.
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