John Barla

John Barla is an Indian politician from West Bengal and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

He has represented the Alipurduars Lok Sabha constituency and previously served as Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs in the Government of India.

Known for his involvement in regional issues of North Bengal, he has been associated with movements related to tribal rights and regional development.

As of 2026, he remains active in politics following his tenure in Parliament.

By Rashmi | Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 04:55:33 PM [IST]

John Barla Biography

John Barla was born on August 8, 1975, in Lakhipara, Alipurduar district of West Bengal. He began working in tea gardens at the age of 14, an experience that shaped his later political activism focused on labour rights and the welfare of tea garden workers.

He rose to prominence by advocating for tea garden workers and tribal communities in North Bengal. His grassroots activism translated into electoral success in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, where he defeated Dasrath Tirkey of the All India Trinamool Congress by a margin of over 2 lakh votes from Alipurduars constituency.

On July 8, 2021, he was appointed Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs in the Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His tenure focused on minority welfare and outreach initiatives.

In 2022, he faced controversy after being arrested for allegedly violating the election code of conduct. He continued in office until June 2024, when he was replaced during changes in the Union Council of Ministers.

After being denied a ticket in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he distanced himself from the Bharatiya Janata Party. On May 15, 2025, he joined the All India Trinamool Congress in the presence of senior party leaders, marking a significant political shift in West Bengal.

As of 2026, he remains active in West Bengal politics, particularly in the tea garden and tribal belt regions.

John Barla Personal Life

Full Name	John Barla
Date of Birth	08 Aug 1975 (Age 50)
Place of Birth	Lakhipara, West Bengal
Party Name	Bharatiya Janata Party
Education	9th Pass
Profession	Tea Garden Worker
Father's Name	Late. Thomas Barla
Mother's Name	Gunjair Barla
Spouse's Name	Mahima Barla
Children	1 Son(s)
Religion	Christian

John Barla Net Worth

Net Worth

₹14.19 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹14.19 LAKHS

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of John Barla

Qualified Class IX from Mahabir Hindi School, Birapara.

Political Timeline of John Barla

2026: Active in West Bengal politics following party switch.
2025: Joined the All India Trinamool Congress.
2024: Replaced as Minister; ended tenure as MP (2019-2024).
2019: Elected as MP from Alipurduars; defeated Dasrath Tirkey by over 2 lakh votes.
July 2021: Appointed Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs.

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