Tapas Roy

Tapas Roy is a veteran politician from West Bengal who has been actively involved in the state’s political landscape for several decades, particularly in Kolkata. His long-standing engagement in public life has made him a recognizable figure in urban constituency politics.

He began his political career at the grassroots level and gradually built his influence within local political structures, eventually aligning with the All India Trinamool Congress during its rise in West Bengal. His early years in politics were marked by constituency-level engagement and organizational work.

Roy went on to be elected multiple times as a Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from the Maniktala constituency, establishing himself as a consistent electoral presence and a key local leader in Kolkata politics. His repeated electoral success reflected a stable voter base and sustained political relevance.

During his tenure with the Trinamool Congress, he remained actively involved in party activities and legislative responsibilities, contributing to the party’s consolidation in urban constituencies. His role was particularly significant in maintaining the party’s influence in the Maniktala region.

In 2024, Roy made a notable political shift by leaving the Trinamool Congress and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, marking a significant transition in his political alignment. This move came amid broader political realignments in West Bengal ahead of upcoming elections.

Following his switch to the BJP, he continued to remain politically active, leveraging his experience and local influence in Kolkata politics. His candidature from Maniktala reflects both his personal political base and the party’s strategy in the constituency.

As of April 2026, he is contesting in the West Bengal Assembly elections from the Maniktala constituency, continuing his electoral presence in the state.