Jitan Ram Manjhi sworn in as pro-tem Speaker of Bihar assembly

Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was on Thursday sworn in as pro-tem Speaker of state assembly, according to a communication issued by Raj Bhavan.

Manjhi, a multiple-term MLA and founding president of Hindustani Awam Morcha, was ministered oath of office by Goverr Fagu Chauhan.

"He has been appointed for period vember 23-24, 2020, until a new Speaker is elected," said communication.

A five-day inaugural session of newly constituted assembly is scheduled to commence on vember 23.