Abhijit Gangopadhyay

Abhijit Gangopadhyay, also known as Justice Abhijit Ganguly is a Judge turned politician. He resigned from the Calcutta High Court to join the ruling, Bharatiya Janta Party.

By Zainab Ashraf | Thursday, May 23, 2024, 10:00:37 AM [IST]

Abhijit Gangopadhyay Biography

Abhijit Gangopadhyay, better known as Justice Abhijit Ganguly is a former Judge of the Calcutta High Court. He resigned from his post to contest the Tamluk Lok Sabha seat from West Bengal in the 2024 general elections on the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP).

He was inspired by his father, who was a respected lawyer in Calcutta, to become a lawyer too. His childhood was influenced by his family, school, and his growing interest in law.

During college, he didn't just focus on his studies; he also joined Bengal Theatre, where he got better at acting. Being part of the 'Amitra Chanda' theatre group let him pursue his love for the arts alongside studying law.

After finishing law school, he entered the realm of civil service, serving with the West Bengal Civil Service Executive. He was posted in North Dinajpur, West Bengal. But he realised his true passion was law, so he became a public prosecutor at Calcutta High Court.

Abhijit Gangopadhyay Personal Life

Full Name	Abhijit Gangopadhyay
Date of Birth	06 Apr 1962 (Age 63)
Place of Birth	Kolkata, West Bengal
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate
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Mother's Name	N/A

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Education Qualification of Abhijit Gangopadhyay

Justice Abhijit Ganguly completed his schooling at Mitra Institution. He then pursued his higher education at Hazra Law College in Kolkata.

Political Timeline of Abhijit Gangopadhyay

2024: He is a Bharatiya Janta Party contestant from the Tamluk seat in the 18th Lok Sabha election, oppose to Debangshu Bhattacharya of Trinamool Congress.

Abhijit Gangopadhyay Early Life

2020: Appointed as permanent judge at the Calcutta High Court.
2018: Appointed as Additional Judge at the Calcutta High Court.
2002: Full-time lawyer.

Abhijit Gangopadhyay Achievements

Handled West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam case.

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