Chandrima Bhattacharya

Politician

Indian Kolkata, West Bengal

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/12/1955
Age70 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal

Latest News about Chandrima Bhattacharya

07/07/2026

Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from her post as the West Bengal President of the Trinamool Congress in July 2026, just one month after being appointed to the role in June. The resignation occurred shortly after she lost the Dum Dum Uttar assembly seat to BJP candidate Sourav Sikdar in the May 2026 elections, marking a significant shift in her political standing within the party.

01/06/2026

Following her loss in the Dum Dum Uttar constituency during the May 2026 elections, Chandrima Bhattacharya was appointed as the new West Bengal President of the Trinamool Congress in June 2026. This appointment by Mamata Banerjee was seen as a recognition of her long-standing loyalty and service to the party despite her electoral setback.

01/05/2026

Chandrima Bhattacharya lost the Dum Dum Uttar assembly seat in the May 2026 West Bengal elections to BJP candidate Sourav Sikdar. This defeat ended her tenure as the MLA for the constituency, which she had held since winning the seat in 2021, and marked a significant challenge in her political career after representing the area for over a decade.

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Bio/Wiki

Known forBeing one of the loyalists of Mamata Banerjee

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourLight Brown
Hair ColourSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce (1972)
  • Bachelor's degree in Legislative Law (1976)
College/UniversityUniversity Of Calcutta, Kolkata

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Husband/SpouseSamir Bose
ChildrenSon - Sourav Basu
Parents
FatherNarendra Kanta Bhattacharya

Career

Political PartyAll India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
Political Journey
  • In 2002: Joined Indian National Congress and served as West Bengal State President of the party's women's wing
  • In 2009: Joined All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
  • In 2011: Won her first Assembly election from Dum Dum Uttar assembly on an AITC ticket
  • In October 2012: Appointed as Junior Law Minister in the West Bengal government
  • In November 2012: Promoted to Cabinet Minister with independent charge of the Law and Judicial Department
  • In 2016: Won the Assembly election from Kanthi Dakshin constituency
  • In 2021: Won the Assembly election again from Dum Dum Uttar constituency
  • In May 2026: Lost the Dum Dum Uttar seat to BJP candidate Sourav Sikdar
  • In June 2026: Appointed as West Bengal President of the Trinamool Congress
  • In July 2026: Resigned from her West Bengal President post

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMahindra Scorpio
Assets/Properties
CashRs 1.2 Lakh
Deposits in banksRs 1.2 Crore
JewelryRs 2 Lakh
Net Worth (approx.)Rs 1.26 Crore (as of 2026)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born and raised in Kolkata, West Bengal.
2. Worked as a practicing advocate at the Calcutta High Court for more than three decades.
3. Mainly handled civil and constitutional law cases during her legal career.
4. Became close to Mamata Banerjee during the 2007 Singur and Nandigram movements.
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