Agnimitra Paul

Politician

Indian Asansol, Paschim Bardhaman

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/11/1974
Age51 years
BirthplaceAsansol, Paschim Bardhaman

Latest News about Agnimitra Paul

08/05/2026

Agnimitra Paul took oath as a Cabinet Minister in the newly formed West Bengal Government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. She became the sole female minister in the cabinet, representing the Asansol Dakshin constituency where she won the 2026 Assembly election with a margin of over 40,000 votes against TMC candidate Tapas Banerji.

07/01/2026

Agnimitra Paul was appointed Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party's West Bengal unit, succeeding her role as General Secretary. This promotion marked a significant step in her political career within the state party leadership.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameAgnimitra Roy

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLoreto Convent school, Asansol
College/University
  • Asansol Girls' College, Asansol
  • Banwarilal Bhalotia College, Asansol
  • Jadavpur University, Kolkata
  • Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science from Banwarilal Bhalotia College, Asansol, 1994
  • Fashion Designing Diploma Course from Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences, 1997
  • Master of Business Administration at Jadavpur University

Personal Life

AddressTan 10, Gurusaday Dutta Road, Ajanta Apartment, Flat-2F, Kolkata-700019 (WB)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
HusbandPartho Paul (Businessman)
Children
  • Vighnesh Paul
  • Siddhesh Paul
Parents
FatherDr. Ashok Roy (pediatrician)
MotherAparna Ray (Former M.D. at Avishkar Diagnostic Centre)
SiblingsAri Ray

Career

Politics
Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey
  • Joined BJP in 2019 and became the President of BJP Mahila Morcha, West Bengal
  • Became the Member of Legislative Assembly as the BJP candidate from Asansol Dakshin Vidhan Sabha, West Bengal in 2021
  • Joined BJP on 23/03/2019
  • President of the BJP Mahila Morcha, West Bengal (01/06/2020 – 22/12/2021)
  • Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Asansol Dakshin (02/05/2021 – Present)
  • General Secretary, BJP West Bengal (22/12/2021 – 07/01/2026)
  • Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal (07/01/2026 – Present)
  • Appointed as a Cabinet Minister in the West Bengal Government in January 2026
ConstituencyAsansol Dakshin
Fashion
Notable Works
  • Designed clothes for Bollywood films such as Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche and Via Darjeeling
  • Designed costumes and personal wardrobes for Mithun Chakraborthy, Sridevi, Esha Deol, Shonal Rawat, Kay Kay Menon, Sonali Kulkarni, Vinay Pathak and Parvin Dabas
  • Started her own fashion label "Inga"
  • Designed for the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013
  • Designed shawls and blankets presented to former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Favourites

ActressSridevi

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. An Indian politician, previously a fashion designer, serving as the president of BJP’s Mahila Morcha in West Bengal.
2. Met her husband in 1992, they hit it off immediately and started dating.
3. Originally aspired to be a doctor but opted for a career in fashion designing.
4. Established a fashion boutique called Inga in Kolkata.
5. Created outfits for diverse movies, from Bollywood to Tamil cinema.
6. Dedicated to backing various social initiatives.
7. Successfully ran in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections and emerged victorious in 2021.
8. Organized self-defense training workshop called "Uma" for women across 23 districts in West Bengal as BJP Mahila Morcha president.
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