Senior-most MP KC sworn in, to preside over House until Speaker elected
The President administered the oath to the 78-year-old lawmaker ahead of the first House meeting. The remaining 274 MPs will be sworn in on Thursday.
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Senior-most MP KC sworn in, to preside over House until Speaker elected
The President administered the oath to the 78-year-old lawmaker ahead of the first House meeting. The remaining 274 MPs will be sworn in on Thursday.
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