Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that Dr Habbey Teron, MLA from the Amri (ST) Hills constituency, will be the ruling party’s candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly.
Making the announcement through a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said Dr Teron’s candidature reflects the government’s commitment towards inclusive political representation and strengthening the participation of tribal communities in the state’s legislative process.
Sarma described Dr Teron as a medical professional by training and the first elected representative from the newly created Amri constituency. He said Dr Teron’s elevation would further enhance the representation of the hill districts, including Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao, in the Assembly.
“I am pleased to announce that Dr Habbey Teron, Hon’ble MLA from Amri (ST) Hills, will be our candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly,” Sarma said.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that Dr Teron would effectively represent the aspirations of tribal communities and contribute to strengthening their voice in legislative affairs. He also extended his best wishes to Dr Teron for his proposed new responsibility.
Dr Teron’s nomination is considered significant as he became the first elected MLA from the newly formed Amri constituency. His possible elevation to the Deputy Speaker’s post is being viewed as an effort to increase political representation from Assam’s hill districts.