Pabitra Kar

Politician

Indian West Bengal, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/06/1949
Age77 years
BirthplaceWest Bengal, India

Latest News about Pabitra Kar

18/03/2026

Pabitra Kar formally submitted his nomination papers for the Nandigram constituency on March 18, 2026, ahead of the first phase of voting scheduled for April 23. His nomination included detailed disclosures of his educational background, property records, and financial assets, confirming his status as a TMC candidate challenging Suvendu Adhikari in the 2026 elections.

01/03/2026

Pabitra Kar rejoined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in March 2026 in the presence of Abhishek Banerjee, marking a significant political comeback after his earlier stint with the BJP. Shortly after his return, the party officially selected him as its candidate for the Nandigram constituency in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, setting up a high-stakes contest against former ally Suvendu Adhikari.

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Bio/Wiki

Pabitra Kar is a prominent politician from West Bengal, India, known for his political shifts between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is self-professed in the fisheries sector and has been a key figure in the Nandigram constituency elections.

Physical Stats & More

Height (approx.)5' 4" (164 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Completed Matriculation in 1998 from Narayan Chak High School.

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
ReligionHinduism

Career

Political PartyTrinamool Congress (TMC)
Notable Events
  • In November 2020, left the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal.
  • Served as a BJP leader from Boyal-I Gram Panchayat under Nandigram-II Block in Purba Medinipur.
  • Played an important role in developing organisational structure in the Boyal-1 area.
  • Worked on the ground level to secure a lead for the BJP in the 2021 assembly elections.
  • Defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a margin of 1,900 votes in Nandigram.
  • Rejoined the Trinamool Congress in March 2026 in the presence of Abhishek Banerjee.
  • Chosen as the candidate for the Nandigram constituency in the 2026 elections.
Self ProfessionFisheries
Financial Details
Income (2024-25)4,99,550 INR
Assets (2023-24)4,34,840 INR
Cash Holdings54,530 INR
Bank Account 13,33,576 INR (Indian Bank)
Bank Account 21,000 INR (Indian Bank)
Life Insurance Policies
  • 10,00,000 INR
  • 25,00,000 INR

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Transitioned from TMC to BJP and back to TMC.
2. Involved in significant political events in West Bengal.
3. Owns two life insurance policies worth 10 lakh and 25 lakh INR respectively.
4. Has a background in the fisheries industry.
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