Habbey Teron to be BJP candidate for Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced BJP MLA Dr. Habbey Teron as the party's candidate for Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. Dr. Teron, a medical professional, represents the Amri constituency and is expected to strengthen the representation of tribal communities in the state legislature.
Why it matters
This appointment reflects the BJP's strategy to consolidate support among tribal populations in the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao regions within the Assam political landscape.
“Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Habbey Teron will be the party s candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker of the Assam Assembly,” Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday (June 18, 2026). Mr. Teron is the BJP MLA from Amri (ST) Hills in West Karbi Anglong district.
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