Meghalaya Deputy Speaker Timothy D. Shira Resigns; By-Election Scheduled for September 12

Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Timothy D. Shira resigned, with Speaker Thomas A. Sangma accepting it on Monday. The Business Advisory Committee scheduled the election for a new deputy speaker on September 12, the session’s concluding day. Shira, 79, a senior legislator from Resubelpara (ST) constituency in North Garo Hills, reportedly resigned following directions from the National People’s Party high command, reflecting internal party strategy ahead of the 2028 elections. A St. Anthony’s College graduate and longtime social worker, Shira previously served as deputy speaker from 2018 and was re-elected unopposed in 2023, ending his tenure abruptly with this resignation.