Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Physician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1959 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Latest News about Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar
27/05/2026
Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a four-time Lok Sabha MP from Barasat and senior Trinamool Congress leader, resigned from all organisational posts in the party, including her role as chairperson of the All India Trinamool Mahila Congress. This move came days after she stepped down as the TMC's Barasat district president, marking a significant revolt against Mamata Banerjee's leadership.
21/05/2026
Mamata Banerjee removed Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar from her role as Chief Whip of the Trinamool Congress in the Lok Sabha and appointed Kalyan Banerjee in her place. The change was reported as part of a broader shift in the party's parliamentary leadership after recent political setbacks in West Bengal.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Kakoli Moitra |
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| Full Name | Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar |
| Known for | Being a founding member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and a representative of the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | Uttarpara, Digberia, P.O. Badu, P.S. Madhyamgram, Kolkata (700128) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 30/11/1982 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Sudarshan Ghosh Dastidar | ||||
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Career
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| Additional Roles | National President of All India Trinamool Mahila Congress (women's wing of TMC) |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/KakoliGhoshDastidarMP | |
| https://x.com/kakoligdastidar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Belongs to a family connected to West Bengal and Indian politics for three generations. | |
| 2. Maternal grandfather was the Postmaster General of West Bengal. | |
| 3. Worked with Mother Teresa and helped establish a school and dispensary for children of trafficked women. | |
| 4. Has published a Bengali poetry book titled Kuhu Kuhu. | |
| 5. Published two medical books on ultrasound. |