First-time BJP MLA Habbey Teron from Karbi Anglong was unanimously elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly on July 8, 2026. Teron's appointment reflects the ruling BJP's strategy of empowering new political faces and tribal representation in key legislative positions. The Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly is Biswajit Daimary. Assam is governed by BJP under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has led the state since May 2021.
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First-Time BJP MLA Habbey Teron Unanimously Elected as Deputy Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly
Key Points
- First-time BJP MLA Habbey Teron from Karbi Anglong was unanimously elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly on July 8, 2026
- Teron's appointment reflects the ruling BJP's strategy of empowering new political faces and tribal representation in key legislative positions
- The Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly is Biswajit Daimary
- Assam is governed by BJP under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has led the state since May 2021
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• Habbey Teron: unanimously elected Deputy Speaker, Assam Legislative Assembly (Jul 8, 2026) • First-time BJP MLA from Karbi Anglong (tribal area) • Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker: Biswajit Daimary • Assam CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma (BJP); 126 assembly seats; Governor: Lakshman Prasad Acharya
