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 a heated exchange with BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay escalated into him smashing a glass bottle. He injured his thumb and index finger during the incident and required first aid.
15/06/2025
Amid internal turbulence in the Trinamool Congress, Kalyan Banerjee publicly backed party chief Mamata Banerjee and stressed the need for unity against the NDA. He also signaled a possible reconciliation with Abhishek Banerjee, indicating efforts to ease factional tensions within the party.
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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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Style Quotient
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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. |