Kalyan Banerjee

Politician

Indian Asansol, Burdwan, West Bengal

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/01/1957
Age69 years
BirthplaceAsansol, Burdwan, West Bengal
HometownBurdwan

Latest News about Kalyan Banerjee

02/07/2025

Kalyan Banerjee was suspended for one day from the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after he smashed a glass bottle during a heated exchange with BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay. The incident occurred during a tense debate, and Banerjee injured his thumb and index finger, requiring first aid.

15/06/2025

Amid ongoing turbulence within the Trinamool Congress, Kalyan Banerjee strongly backed party chief Mamata Banerjee and called for unity against the NDA. He emphasized the need for party cohesion and hinted at a possible reconciliation with Abhishek Banerjee, signaling efforts to bridge internal differences and present a united front.

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Bio/Wiki

Kalyan Banerjee is an Indian politician belonging to the Trinamool Congress.
He is a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India and the Calcutta High Court.
He has been elected to the Lok Sabha four times, winning from the Sreerampur constituency in 2009, 2014, 2019, and 2024.
Kalyan Banerjee is an Indian politician and lawyer belonging to the Trinamool Congress.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSilver Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • The University of Burdwan
  • Bankura Sammilani College, Bankura, West Bengal
  • Ranchi Law College, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Qualification
  • B.Com from the University of Burdwan
  • LLB from Bankura Sammilani College, Bankura, West Bengal
  • B.Com from Bankura Sammilani College, Bankura, West Bengal
  • LLB from Ranchi Law College, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Address37C, Harish Chatterjee Street, Kolkata-700026, West Bengal

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherLate Bholanath Banerjee
MotherLate Sibani Banerjee
SpouseChhabi Banerjee
Children2

Career

Political Party
  • Indian National Congress (1991-1998)
  • All India Trinamool Congress (1998-present)
Political Journey
  • 1991 - Vice president of the West Bengal Youth Congress
  • 1998 - General Secretary of the West Bengal Trinamool Congress
  • 2001 - Elected to West Bengal Legislative Assembly from the Asansol constituency
  • 2007-2009 - Vice president of the All India Trinamool Congress party
  • 2009 - Elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from the Srerampur constituency
  • 2014 - Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha
  • 2014 - Appointed the Chief Whip of the All India Trinamool Congress
  • 2019 - Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha
  • 2020 - Chairman of HRBC (Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners)
  • 2024 - Won the Srerampur Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal
  • 1981 - Began legal practice at the Calcutta High Court
  • 2004 - Recognized as a senior advocate of the Calcutta High Court
  • 2009 - Assumed the role of chairman of the Standing Committee on Coal and Steel
  • 2024 - Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha for fourth consecutive term

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Toyota Innova
  • Toyota Corolla Altis

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. After obtaining an LLB degree, he began his legal practice at the Calcutta High Court in 1981.
2. He entered politics in 1991 by joining the Indian National Congress and chaired the West Bengal Youth Congress until 1997.
3. Recognized as a senior advocate of the Calcutta High Court in 2004.
4. Represented the Parliamentary Team of the United General Assembly during visits to the U.K. and the U.S.A. in October 2009.
5. Assumed the role of chairman of the Standing Committee on Coal and Steel on August 31, 2009.
6. Responsibilities included leading various parliamentary committees like the Consultative Committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs, Committee on Privileges, and others.
7. Sole representative of the CPA India Union at the CPA Global Seminar in Vienna, Austria, discussing the “Role of Parliaments and Extractive Industries” in October 2013.
8. In subsequent parliamentary terms, he was involved in committees such as the House Committee, Committee on Estimates, and others.
9. Advocated significant cases including the Rizwanur Rahman Case, Nandigram Matter, and many land acquisition cases.
10. He is also a senior advocate of the Supreme Court of India.
11. Maintained 88% attendance in the 18th Lok Sabha with 100% attendance in the first session.
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