He was born on 14 August 1970 in Duliajan in Assam. His father name is Budhu Teli and Mother Dulka Teli. He belongs to member of Tea-garden community of Assam.[2] His father was a driver. During Teenage, he used to sell yam and fern to buy bread for snacks.[3]
Career
He was local leader of All Assam Tea Tribe Students’ Association (AATTSA).[3]
He was elected to Assam legislative Assembly during 2001-2006 and 2006-2011 for from Duliajan in district of Dibrugarh.[4] He lost 2011 assembly elections by around 3000 votes to Amiya Gogoi.[5]
In 2014, he was elected to as member of parliament from Dibrugarh as BJP candidate.[3] In the 2019 Indian general election he was elected as a member of parliament from Dibrugarh constituency.
In May 2019, Teli became Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and worked till 7 July 2021.
In July 2021, Teli became Minister of State for Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Ministry of Labour and Employment in Second Modi ministry when cabinet overhaul happened.[6]