Prasun Banerjee

Prasun Banerjee is a well-known personality from West Bengal who managed to have a very unusual career covering the areas of professional sports and parliamentary politics. He was known for his disciplined and very good leadership, and representing the country at the same time, so he made it very easily from public life to government.

His way of living in the society and the community was like a mix of sports star quality and a responsible citizen, thus making him a very unique character in the Indian public service who had already gained experience in both national representation and constituency-based political work.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 03:37:59 PM [IST]

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Prasun Banerjee Biography
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Education Qualification of Prasun Banerjee
Political Timeline of Prasun Banerjee
Prasun Banerjee Achievements
Interesting Facts about Prasun Banerjee
Prasun Banerjee Net Worth

Prasun Banerjee Biography

Prasun Banerjee, a retired international footballer from Kolkata, has received the Arjuna Award (1979) as recognition for his contributions to Indian football. Along with that, he also led the Indian national football team in international tournaments and is the younger sibling of the famous footballer Pradip Kumar Banerjee.

Prasun Banerjee’s entry into politics was in the year 2013, when he won the Howrah Sadar Lok Sabha by-election on the Trinamool Congress ticket, plunging straight into the Indian Parliament as the first professional footballer ever. He outpolled Left Front's Sridip Bhattacharya by over 27000 votes.

The 2014 Lok Sabha elections saw him re-elected, and he secured a third consecutive term in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections by winning a seat in the 17th Lok Sabha. His stint in the parliament was characterised by steady electoral support and active involvement with the issues concerning his constituents.

From the year 2025 onwards, Prasun Banerjee will be celebrated for his contributions both in Indian sports and public life.

Prasun Banerjee Personal Life

Full Name	Prasun Banerjee
Date of Birth	06 Apr 1955 (Age 70)
Place of Birth	Kolkata (West Bengal)
Party Name	All India Trinamool Congress
Education	Graduate
Profession	Sportsperson and Social Worker
Father's Name	Pravat Kumar Banerjee
Mother's Name	Bina Banerjee
Spouse's Name	Late Paramita Banerjee
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	General
Website	prasunbanerjee.com

Prasun Banerjee Net Worth

Net Worth

₹1.32 CRORE

ASSETS

₹1.32 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Prasun Banerjee

Qualified Bachelor of Science degree from Calcutta University in 1973.

Interesting Facts about Prasun Banerjee

Banerjee was included in the All Time Best-XI team of Mohun Bagan Club as a Central Defensive Midfielder. He was only the second Indian to play for Asian All-star XI. He also played two matches against Brazil for Asian All-star XI and played against Zico, Eder, Falcao, Socretes and others. He was included in the Limca book of record for representing India in 100 football matches.

Political Timeline of Prasun Banerjee

2019 - Incumbent: Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha for its 3rd consecutive term.
2014 : He was re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha for 2nd term by defeating Sridip Bhattacharya of CPM from Howrah constituency.
2009 : Prasun Banerjee was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha in a bye-election by defeating Left Front's Sridip Bhattacharya from Howrah constituency.
1 Sep. 2014 : Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
1 Sep. 2014 : Member, Standing Committee on Information Technology

Prasun Banerjee Achievements

He has the distinction of being the first national level footballer to get elected to the Lok Sabha. He is the Ex Member of Jr. Bengal Football Team (1972), Senior Bengal Football (1974-1983), Was a Captain and Champion of the All University Football Team (Calcutta University) (1972) International Football Career At the international level, played at the Asian Games (3 Times) :- Iran (1974), Bangkok (1978) and New Delhi (1982) Asian Youth Football Tournament 1974 : Bangkok (Joint Champion with Iran) Gold Medalist 1974, 78, 81 : Mardeka Football Tournament, Malaysia 1977, 81 : President Cup, South Korea Friendship Tour U.A.E. and Bahrain 1979 : As a Captain of Indian Football Team Friendship Tour Kenya and Zambia 1979 : Member of the Team Best Day of Football Career Regards 24th September 1977 as the best day in his football career when there was a match between Mohun Bagan Vs. Cosmos (Brazil). The Cosmos team included many world cup players including the extraordinary player, King of Football ‘Pele’. 1983 : Represented Asian All Star Football Team against Brazil XI at Kualalampur and Bangkok and considers this as a great achievement in his football career.

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