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Dr. Sukanta Majumdar

Dr. Sukanta Majumdar
Dr Sukanta Kumar Majumdar is an Indian politician and a professor of Botany at the University of Gour Banga. He is a former president of the Bhartiya Janta Party in the West Bengal state.
By Zainab Ashraf | Friday, April 12, 2024, 11:29:32 AM [IST]

Dr. Sukanta Majumdar Biography

Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, hailing from West Bengal, is a notable figure in Indian politics, particularly as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Recognised for his instrumental role in bolstering the BJP's presence in West Bengal, particularly in border regions, Majumdar secured a seat in the Lok Sabha representing Balurghat during the 2019 elections under the BJP banner. He has been re-nominated by the BJP to contest from the same seat in the 2024 general elections.

Born in December 1979, to Sushanta Kumar Majumdar and Nibedita Majumdar. His upbringing was rooted in West Bengal. His father served in government employment, while his mother worked as a primary school teacher. Majumdar is married to Koyel Chowdhury, with whom he shares two children.

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Dr. Sukanta Majumdar Personal Life

Full Name Dr. Sukanta Majumdar
Date of Birth 29 Dec 1979 (Age 46)
Place of Birth Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur
Party Name Bharatiya Janta Party
Education Doctorate
Profession Teaching
Father's Name Sushanta Kumar Majumdar
Mother's Name Nibedita Majumdar
Spouse's Name Koyel Chowdhury
Children 1 Daughter(s)

Dr. Sukanta Majumdar Net Worth

Net Worth
₹36.58 LAKHS
ASSETS
₹58.26 LAKHS
Liabilities
₹21.68 LAKHS
Education Qualification of Dr. Sukanta Majumdar
Dr Sukanta Majumdar studied at Khadimpur High School in South Dinajpur district and pursued M.Sc. Later he did PhD in Botany from the University of North Bengal in 2018.

Interesting Facts about Dr. Sukanta Majumdar

Dr. Sukanta Kumar Majumdar is a relative of former Minister of State Deboshree Chaudhuri and he drew inspiration from Chaudhari's father Debi Das Chaudhari.

Political Timeline of Dr. Sukanta Majumdar

  • 2024: He will contest from the Balurghat Lok Sabha seat on the BJP ticket.
  • 2019 : Elected to 17th Lok Sabha Member, Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology Member, Committee on Petitions Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Human Resource Development

Disclaimer:The information provided on this page is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://sansad.in/ls, https://sansad.in/rs, https://pib.gov.in/, https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/ and the official websites of state assemblies respectively. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the content. The data presented here has been compiled without consideration of the objectives or opinions of individuals who may access it.

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