Makhanlal Sarkar

Politician

Indian Barisal, Undivided India (Now in Bangladesh)

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1928
Age98 years
BirthplaceBarisal, Undivided India (Now in Bangladesh)

Latest News about Makhanlal Sarkar

09/05/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar by touching his feet, offering a shawl, and seeking blessings during the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground. The event followed BJP's historic victory of 207 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, marking the party's first government in the state since Independence. Senior BJP leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah and chief ministers from 20 NDA states attended the ceremony.

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Famous forPM Narendra Modi touching his feet after West Bengal win

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight60 Kg (132 lbs)
Body Measurements
Chest38 inches
Waist32 inches
Biceps12 inches
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourGrey

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Wife/SpousePutul Sarkar
Children
  • Maniklal Sarkar
  • Sanchita Basak
Daughter-in-lawMeenu Sarkar

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Career Highlights
  • Became a member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at age 16
  • Joined Shyama Prasad Mukherjee on a historic pilgrimage to Kashmir in 1952
  • Helped organize BJP efforts in northern West Bengal since its founding in 1980
  • Served as president of Siliguri organizational district from 1981
  • Contributed to recruiting approximately 10,000 members in West Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling districts
  • Arrested in 1952 in Kashmir while accompanying Syama Prasad Mukherjee during the movement to hoist the Indian tricolour
  • Following BJP formation in 1980, served as organisational coordinator for West Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling districts
  • Helped enrol nearly 10,000 members within a year, contributing to party's expansion in north Bengal
  • Served continuously for seven years as district president from 1981, a rare tenure during that period
  • Remains a respected grassroots figure in Siliguri district

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sarkar refused to apologize after being arrested for singing a patriotic song in public
2. He was awarded transport permits as a reward for his civic work
3. His family emphasized his values, particularly those of honesty and commitment
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