Sandhyarani Tudu

Sandhyarani Tudu (also documented as Sandhya Rani Tudu) is an Indian politician and senior leader of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) serving as a Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from the Manbazar (ST) constituency in Purulia district.

She has been elected multiple times since 2011, focusing on tribal welfare and regional development. She holds ministerial responsibilities, including Paschimanchal Unnayan Affairs (Independent Charge).

As of 2026, she continues her legislative and ministerial work, afor dvocating education, social welfare, and tribal upliftment.

By Rashmi | Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 06:14:19 PM [IST]

Sandhyarani Tudu Biography

Sandhyarani Tudu was born on 9 March 1971 in West Bengal. She comes from a tribal background and has been deeply involved in grassroots political activism. Her political journey began with the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), which she joined in 1998, inspired by local leadership and grassroots public service goals.

Her early political work focused on tribal welfare and community mobilisation in Purulia district, particularly in Manbazar, where she built strong local support networks. Before entering the Assembly, she served as a Zilla Parishad member and leader, laying the foundation for her electoral career.

In the 2011 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Tudu was elected MLA from Manbazar (ST), defeating CPI(M)’s Himani Hansda. She subsequently retained the seat in 2016 and 2021, defeating various challengers, including CPI(M) and BJP candidates, showing consistent electoral strength.

In the Government of West Bengal, Tudu has held roles including Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Paschimanchal Unnayan Affairs, focusing on tribal area development and coordination of parliamentary business.

As of 2026, she continues her service as an MLA and minister, working on welfare schemes and constituency development in Manbazar.

Sandhyarani Tudu Personal Life

Full Name	Sandhyarani Tudu
Place of Birth	West Bengal
Party Name	All India Trinamool Congress
Education	10th Pass
Father's Name	NA
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	Guru Pada Tudu
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

Sandhyarani Tudu Net Worth

Net Worth

₹21.48 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹21.48 LAKHS

Liabilities

N/A

Political Timeline of Sandhyarani Tudu

2026: Serving as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Paschimanchal Unnayan Affairs and MLA, Manbazar (ST).
2021: Re-elected MLA from Manbazar (ST), defeating BJP and others.
2016: Re-elected MLA from Manbazar (ST).
2011: Elected MLA from Manbazar (ST), West Bengal Legislative Assembly (AITC).
1998: Joined All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and began grassroots political work.

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