Ashok Bhattacharya

Ashok Bhattacharya (born 1 April 1949) is an Indian politician from West Bengal and a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)). He has served multiple terms as MLA for the Siliguri constituency and was Cabinet Minister for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs in the West Bengal government under the Left Front from 1996 to 2011.

Bhattacharya also served as Mayor of Siliguri Municipal Corporation (2015–2021).

He continues to participate in regional political activities and public engagements until the year 2026.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 10:29:11 AM [IST]

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Ashok Bhattacharya Achievements
Interesting Facts about Ashok Bhattacharya
Ashok Bhattacharya Net Worth

Ashok Bhattacharya Biography

Ashok Bhattacharya was born in 1949 in Siliguri, West Bengal, and graduated from the University of North Bengal. He began his political career in local governance and was active in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) from the late 1960s.

He served as Chairman of Siliguri Municipality from 1987 to 1991 before being elected to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from the Siliguri constituency in 1991. Over subsequent elections, he became a prominent CPI(M) legislator in North Bengal.

In 1996, Bhattacharya was appointed Minister for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs in the Left Front government under Chief Minister Jyoti Basu and continued in ministerial office through the tenure of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee until 2011, when the Left Front lost state power.

After his 2011 Assembly defeat, he made a political comeback by winning the Siliguri Assembly seat in 2016 and later served as Mayor of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation from 2015 to 2021. His tenure as mayor and legislator reflects continued influence in local and regional politics.

As of 2026, Ashok Bhattacharya remains a senior CPI(M) leader engaged in regional political work and community issues in Siliguri and North Bengal.

Ashok Bhattacharya Personal Life

Full Name	Ashok Bhattacharya
Date of Birth	01 Apr 1949 (Age 76)
Place of Birth	Siliguri
Party Name	Communist Party Of India (marxist)
Education	Graduate
Profession	Social Worker, Politician
Father's Name	Late J.C. Bhattacharya
Mother's Name	Not available
Spouse's Name	Not available

Ashok Bhattacharya Net Worth

Net Worth

₹27 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹27 LAKHS

Liabilities

N/A

Interesting Facts about Ashok Bhattacharya

He was elected to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Siliguri (Vidhan Sabha constituency) as a CPI(M) candidate for the first time in 1991.

Political Timeline of Ashok Bhattacharya

2025- 2026: Continues to be active in CPI(M) politics.
2025- 2026: Continues active in CPI(M) politics.
2021: Lost Siliguri Municipal election (Mayor).
2016: He won back the Siliguri constituency and became MLA for the 5th time.
2011: He lost the Siliguri MLA seat to AITC candidate Rudra Nath Bhattacharya.
2006: He again recorded victory from Siliguri and entered the Vidhan Sabha as an MLA for the fourth consecutive term.
2001: He retained his MLA seat from Siliguri constituency.
1996: He again won the MLA election from Siliguri assembly constituency and became the Minister for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs in the Left Front Government in West Bengal under chief minister Jyoti Basu.
1991: He won his first MLA elections from Siliguri in 1991

Ashok Bhattacharya Achievements

He is a five-time MLA of West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Siliguri.

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