GUWAHATI: Habbey Teron was on Monday, July 6, elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, becoming the first legislator from the newly created Amri Assembly constituency to hold the constitutional post.
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Teron on his election, expressing confidence that he would discharge his responsibilities with sincerity and uphold the traditions of the House.
"A son of our hills, I am confident he will discharge his responsibilities with sincerity and uphold the finest traditions of the House," the Chief Minister said.
A medical professional by training, Teron represents the Amri constituency, which was created following the delimitation exercise carried out ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.
He succeeds Numal Momin as the Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly.
The 16th Assam Legislative Assembly was constituted after the 2026 Assembly elections, in which the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a commanding majority.