Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/01/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Asansol, Burdwan, West Bengal |
| Hometown | Burdwan |
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
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Silver Grey |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | 37C, Harish Chatterjee Street, Kolkata-700026, West Bengal |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Late Bholanath Banerjee |
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| Mother | Late Sibani Banerjee |
| Spouse | Chhabi Banerjee |
| Children | 2 |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/KalyanBanerjeeAITC/ | |
| https://x.com/KBanerjee_AITC |
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. |