Quick Info
| Profession | Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/05/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Subrata Gupta
09/05/2026
Retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta was appointed adviser to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari by an official state government order on the day Adhikari was sworn in as the 9th Chief Minister. The appointment marked the start of the first BJP government in the state, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule. Gupta had earlier served as the Election Commission's Special Roll Observer for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Dr. Subrata Gupta |
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| Known for | Being appointed as advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari |
| Civil Service Batch | 1990 batch, West Bengal cadre |
| Recent Role | Served as Election Commission of India Special Roll Observer for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls before the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Gray |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hails from Kolkata, West Bengal | |
| 2. During his tenure as MD of KMRCL, he initiated the country's first underwater metro project | |
| 3. Faced challenges during his tenure due to lack of government support, leading to transfers to less significant departments | |
| 4. As Managing Director of WBIDC, played a key role in the land acquisition process for the Nano car project in Singur | |
| 5. Oversaw 27 different departments during his career under both Left Front and TMC governments |
