Mukul Roy

Politician

Indian Kanchrapara, West Bengal, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/04/1954
Age71 years (died on 23, Feb, 2026)
BirthplaceKanchrapara, West Bengal, India
Date of Death23/02/2026

Latest News about Mukul Roy

23/02/2026

Mukul Roy died at a private hospital in Kolkata after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 71 and had reportedly been battling multiple health issues, including dementia, before his death.

16/01/2026

The Supreme Court stayed a Calcutta High Court order that had disqualified Mukul Roy as an MLA under the anti-defection law. The high court had earlier held that he had lost membership of the West Bengal Assembly after shifting from the BJP to the Trinamool Congress.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryMukul Roy was an Indian politician from West Bengal who served as a Member of Parliament and later held ministerial roles, including Union Railway Minister.
Known ForPolitical roles in West Bengal and national politics, including association with Trinamool Congress and later the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Career

Political Journey
  • Started political career in youth politics.
  • Became a prominent Trinamool Congress leader.
  • Served as Union Railway Minister.
  • Later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and returned to the Trinamool Congress.
  • Served in various legislative and parliamentary roles in West Bengal and at the national level.
Positions Held
  • Member of Parliament
  • Union Railway Minister
  • West Bengal legislator

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born in Kanchrapara, West Bengal.
2. He died in Kolkata at the age of 71.
3. He was known for shifting between major political parties in West Bengal.
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