The Assam Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislative body of the Indian state of Assam, functioning as a crucial arm of the state's governance system. It was originally constituted in April 7, 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935, and after India's independence, it became an integral part of the democratic structure governed by the Indian Constitution.
The Assembly consists of 126 members who are directly elected from single-member constituencies through general elections, which are held every five years. These members represent the diverse population of Assam and are responsible for enacting laws, discussing policies, and ensuring accountability in the functioning of the state government.
Also read: Assam History
The Assembly operates under a system of parliamentary democracy, with the Chief Minister, as the head of the government, leading the executive. The **Speaker of the Assembly** presides over the sessions and ensures that legislative procedures are conducted according to the rules. Key functions include passing bills, approving the state budget, and debating issues related to public welfare, development, and administration.
| Sl No. | Name | Tenure |
| 1. | Babu Basant Kumar Das | 7th April, 1937 11th March, 1946 |
| 2. | Debeswar Sarmah | 12th March, 1946 10th October, 1947 |
| 3. | Lakshewar Barooah | 5th November, 1947 3rd March, 1952 |
| 4. | Kuladhar Chaliha | 5th March, 1952 7th June, 1957 |
| 5. | Devkanta Barooah | 8th June, 1957 15th September, 1959 |
| 6. | Mohendra Mohan Chaudhury | 9th December, 1959 19th March, 1967 |
| 7. | Hareswar Goswami | 20th March, 1967 10th May, 1968 |
| 8. | Mani Kanta Das | 27th August, 1968 21st March, 1972 |
| 9. | Ramesh Ch. Barooah | 22nd March, 1972 20th March, 1978 |
| 10. | Jogendra Nath Hazarikia | 21st March, 1978 4th September, 1979 |
| 11. | Sheikh Chand Mohammad | 7th November, 1979 7th January, 1986 |
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| 12. | Pulakeh Baruah | 9 January, 1986 27 July, 1991 |
| 13. | Jiba Kanta Gogoi | 29 July, 1991 9 December, 1992 |
| 14. | Debesh Chandra Chakravorty | 21 December, 1992 11 June, 1996 |
| 15. | Ganesh Kutun | 12 July, 1996 24 May, 2001 |
| 16. | Prithibi Majhi | 30 May, 2001 19 May, 2006 |
| 17. | Tanka Bahadur Rai | 29 May, 2006 26 May, 2011 |
| 18. | Pranab Gogoi | 6 July, 2011 19 May, 2016 |
| 19. | Ranjit Kumar Das | 1 June, 2016 26 December, 2016 |
| 20. | Hitendra Nath Goswami | 30 January, 2017 20 May, 2021 |
| 21. | Biswajit Daimary | 21 May, 2021 Till date |
Through its legislative, financial, and oversight roles, the Assam Legislative Assembly significantly influences the socio-political and economic direction of the state. Additionally, it serves as a forum for addressing the concerns and aspirations of the people of Assam, making it an essential institution in the state's governance.
