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Samik Bhattacharya
Samik Bhattacharya (born 5 November 1963) is an Indian politician from West Bengal, who is serving as member of Rajya Sabha from West Bengal since 3 April 2024. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party,[1] Bhattacharya was a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from the Basirhat Dakshin constituency from 2014 until 2016. He was also the chief spokesperson of the BJP West Bengal 2020 to 2024.[2][3]
Samik Bhattacharya | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Abhishek Singhvi |
| Constituency | West Bengal |
| Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 26 September 2014 – 19 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Narayan Mukherjee |
| Succeeded by | Dipendu Biswas |
| Constituency | Basirhat Dakshin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 November 1963 Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Education | B.A. (Pass) |
| Alma mater | Calcutta University (1988) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Samik Bhattacharya was nominated as Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls in 2024.[4]Samik Bhattachrya took oath on 04th April as new Rajya Sabha MP.
References edit
- ^ "State Education Policy: Oppn attacks Bengal govt, says it has money to hike salary of ministers but little to spend on education". The Indian Express. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Bypoll results: West Bengal Assembly now has a BJP MLA". India Today. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "BJP workers demand district chief ouster". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ The Hindu (11 February 2024). . Archived from the original on 11 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.