Nagaland: In a great move, BJP’s S Phangnon Konyak on Tuesday became the first woman member from Nagaland to chair the Rajya Sabha. Earlier on July 17, Konyak became the first woman member to be appointed to the panel of Vice-Chairmen of Rajya Sabha.
“Marking a significant moment in history, the first woman member from Nagaland in the Rajya Sabha, S Phangnon Konyak, presided over the House today,” said an official statement.
She is the first woman to be elected to the Rajya Sabha from Nagaland (April 2022) and the second woman from the state to be elected to either House of Parliament or the State Legislative Assembly.
In a tweet, Konyak said, “I am extremely honoured, humbled and overwhelmed to have the opportunity to preside over the Rajya Sabha today. Glad that the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Bill, 2022 has been a worthwhile endeavor with the House passing it. Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, today women are being given due respect and place in politics and leadership. For this I would like to thank the most respected Chairman, Rajya Sabha Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar I thank you very much sir.” Occasion.”
Responding to this tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “A very proud moment.”
In a move aimed at bringing gender equality, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar last week nominated Konyak and three other women members (50 per cent of the total strength) – PT Usha, Fauzia Khan (NCP) and Sulta Dev (BJD) – to the panel of vice-chairmen.
(With inputs from PTI)