Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/12/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal |
Latest News about Chandrima Bhattacharya
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.
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.
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 for | Being one of the loyalists of Mamata Banerjee |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | University Of Calcutta, Kolkata |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband/Spouse | Samir Bose | ||
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| Children | Son - Sourav Basu | ||
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Career
| Political Party | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mahindra Scorpio | ||||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/Chandrimaaitc/ | |
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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. |