Shira quits as deputy speaker, cites loyalty to ‘favourite CM’

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 8, 2025

Senior most NPP legislator from Resubelpara Timothy D Shira said he has tendered his resignation as Assembly deputy speaker based on the directive of his party high command.

Speaking to media persons on Monday, Shira informed that he received a call from Chief Minister Conrad Sangma late at night, instructing him to resign, which he did without questioning the decision.

“I don’t have any further comment on that because I have tendered my resignation as per direction of party high command and what I am asked to do I have done it. So it depends on the wisdom of the CM whether he ask me to sit somewhere or go somewhere that also I don’t know,” he said.

Asked, Shira emphasized his commitment to party discipline, stating that as a party man, he could not refuse the chief minister’s request. 

“I have full trust in the chief minister. I cannot say no because he is my favourite chief minister,” the veteran political leader said.

Responding to another query, Shira said, “No I am not angry. I am quite satisfied (with the decision).

When asked about potential inclusion in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle, Shira remained uncertain, noting that such decisions are at the chief minister’s discretion. 

“I don’t know as that also is the prerogative of the CM. I don’t know whether I will be accomodated (in the cabinet) or I will be thrown away or I will be sent somewhere else,” he said.

“I don’t know whom they will nominate as deputy speaker, it is not within my knowledge. Since I don’t know, I won’t give any suggestion,” Shira concluded.