Sukhendu Sekhar Ray

Sukhendu Sekhar Ray is an Indian lawyer and politician. He is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha and is also an advocate practising at the High Court in Calcutta.

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Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Biography
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Personal Life
Education Qualification of Sukhendu Sekhar Ray
Political Timeline of Sukhendu Sekhar Ray
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Achievements
Interesting Facts about Sukhendu Sekhar Ray
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Net Worth

Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Biography

Sukhendu Sekhar Ray was born on April 5, 1949, to Shibendu Sekhar Ray and Hironmoyee Devi in English Bazar, West Bengal. His journey into politics commenced in 1968, marked by various roles and responsibilities. Before venturing into politics, he served as a Law Officer in a Government of India Enterprise. Notably, he held the position of Vice-President at the Calcutta High Court Bar Association from 2009 to 2011.

In August 2011, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray was elected to the Rajya Sabha, marking the onset of his parliamentary career. Over the years, he has actively participated in legislative activities and committees. Noteworthy positions include serving as Chief Whip for the All India Trinamool Congress in the Rajya Sabha and Deputy Leader of the party in the same house.

His commitment to public service is evident through his extensive involvement in legislative committees.

Beyond his political engagements, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray is passionate about India's rich heritage and culture. His interests extend to studying historical events, personalities, and India's cultural legacy.

He actively engages in public awareness programs promoting cultural preservation and contributes articles to vernacular magazines and newspapers. Additionally, he serves as the Editor of Jago Bangla, a Bengali daily newspaper.

Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's personal life reflects his commitment to family. He is married to Mahashweta Ray and is blessed with a daughter.

Financially, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's net worth is valued at Rs 2,02,20,750, reflecting his prudent management and financial responsibility.

Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Personal Life

Full Name	Sukhendu Sekhar Ray
Date of Birth	05 Apr 1949 (Age 76)
Place of Birth	English Bazar, Distt. Malda (West Bengal)
Party Name	All India Trinamool Congress
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Lawyer
Father's Name	Late Shibendu Sekhar Ray
Mother's Name	Late Hironmoyee Devi
Spouse's Name	Late Mahashweta Ray
Children	1 Daughter(s)

Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Net Worth

Net Worth

₹1.99 CRORE

ASSETS

₹2.02 CRORE

Liabilities

₹3.58 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Sukhendu Sekhar Ray

In 1974, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray completed his M.A. from Rabindra Bharti University, Calcutta. Following this achievement, he proceeded to undertake his LL.B. Examination at the University of Calcutta, culminating in success in 1979.

Political Timeline of Sukhendu Sekhar Ray

2023: From May 2023 onwards, he undertook responsibilities as a Member of the Committee on Public Accounts. He was re-nominated to the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons in July 2023. He was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha for the third term.
2022: He was re-nominated to the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons in July 2022 and then in December 2022. Became a member of both the Joint Committee on the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2022, and the Joint Committee on the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
2020: He was re-nominated to the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons in April 2020.
2019: From September 2019 onwards, he was honoured to serve as a member of the Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. He he undertook responsibilities as a Member of the Committee on Public Accounts from July 2019 to April 2022. Additionally, he was a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Finance.
2018: He was re-nominated to the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons in April 2018.
2017: From April to July 2017, he served as a member of the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-third Amendment) Bill, 2017. Following this, in August 2017, he was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha for a second term. He held the position of Member of the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament from October 2017 to May 2019. He undertook responsibilities as a Member of the Committee on Public Accounts from December 2017 to May 2019.
2016: From January to April 2016, he served as a Member of the Joint Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015. Following this, from March to May 2016, he was a Member of the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016. Transitioning from May to July 2016, he contributed as a Member of the Joint Committee on the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016. Moving forward, from October 2016 to August 2017, he held the position of Member of the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament.
2015: From February 2015 onward, he served as the Chief Whip for the All India Trinamool Congress in the Rajya Sabha. In March 2015, he became a member of the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, 2015. Later, in December 2015, he joined the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013. Concurrently, from July 2015 to January 2020, he also held a position as a member of the National Jute Board.
2014: From December 2014 to May 2019, he was honoured to serve as a member of the Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. From August 2014 to August 2017, he undertook responsibilities as a Member of the Committee on Public Accounts. In December 2014, he was nominated to the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons, Rajya Sabha. Concurrently, he served as a member of various committees including the Select Committee on the Repealing and Amending Bill, the Committee on Offices of Profit, the Committee on Provision of Computer Equipment to Members of Rajya Sabha, the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and the Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). From September 2014 onwards, he also became a member of the Committee on Rules and from August 2014, he served on the General Purposes Committee. This tenure continued until his involvement in these committees ended in May 2019, except for the Committee on Offices of Profit, which concluded in August 2017, and the Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which ended in October 2016.
2013: Served as a Member of the Parliamentary Forum on Artisans and Crafts people from April 2013 to May 2014.
2012: From May 2012 to May 2014, he served as a Member of the Business Advisory Committee and from May 2012 to May 2014, he undertook responsibilities as a Member of the Committee on Public Accounts.
2011: In August 2011, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha, marking the beginning of his legislative journey. Concurrently, he assumed the role of Deputy Leader for the All India Trinamool Congress in Rajya Sabha, serving until February 2019. From August 2011 to May 2014, he was honoured to serve as a member of the Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. During this tenure, he also held membership in the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Achievements

(i) Chayatarini, 2009,
(ii) Pranab Mukherjee-The All Season Man, 2010, (iii) W.C. Bonnerjee-In the Horizon of Life, 2011 and
(iv) Woomesh Chandra Bandopadhyay-Jiban Digante, 2011

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