Tesam Pongte
Indian politician
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Tesam Pongte is an Indian politician of the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh Speaker.[1][2] He is the member of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly of Changlang North Assembly constituency.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
Leader of the HousePema Khandu
Deputy SpeakerKardo Nyigyor
Preceded byPasang Dorjee Sona
Succeeded byKardo Nyigyor
Tesam Pongte | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 14 June 2024 | |
| Leader of the House | Pema Khandu |
| Deputy Speaker | Kardo Nyigyor |
| Preceded by | Pasang Dorjee Sona |
| Deputy Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Succeeded by | Kardo Nyigyor |
| Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Thinghap Taiju |
| Constituency | Changlang North |
| Personal details | |
| Party | BJP |
| Alma mater | Changlang High Secondary School |
| Occupation | Leader |
| Profession | Business |
Tesam Pongte was elected unopposed as Assembly Speaker on 16 June 2024.[9][10][11][12]