CPA India Region Zone 3 delegates arrive in Gangtok for Executive Committee meeting

Top parliamentary leaders from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone 3 have arrived in Gangtok for a three-day Executive Committee meeting to be held from April 2 to April 5, 2025. The high-profile delegation, comprising Speakers, Deputy Speakers, and senior officials from eight northeastern states, was warmly received by officials of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly (SLA) upon their arrival at a local hotel.

The delegates were greeted by Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly (SLA) Mingma Norbu Sherpa, Deputy Speaker Raj Kumari Thapa, SLA Secretary Lalit Kumar Gurung, Principal Director Karma T. Gyatso Bhutia, and other officials. The CPA India Region consists of nine zones, encompassing 31 legislatures, with Zone 3 representing the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.

Prominent attendees include:

Speaker Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly – Tesam Pongtae

Speaker Assam Legislative Assembly – Biswajit Daimary

Deputy Speaker Meghalaya Legislative Assembly – Timothy D. Shira

Speaker Mizoram Legislative Assembly – Lalbaikzama

Deputy Speaker Mizoram Legislative Assembly – Lalfamkimi

Speaker Nagaland Legislative Assembly & CPA Chairman – Sharingain Longkumer

Deputy Speaker Nagaland Legislative Assembly – S. Toiho Yeptho

Speaker Tripura Legislative Assembly – Biswa Bandhu Sen

Deputy Speaker Tripura Legislative Assembly – Ram Prasad Paul

Secretary Manipur Legislative Assembly – Rohit Sapam

Additionally, Secretaries and officers from respective legislatures also arrived in Gangtok alongside the dignitaries.

During their stay, the Executive Committee will hold strategic meetings focusing on the development plans and legislative cooperation among northeastern states. The discussions will aim to strengthen parliamentary frameworks and enhance governance in the region.