Ritabrata Banerjee

Politician

Indian Kolkata district, West Bengal, India Scorpio

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/11/1979
Age46 years
BirthplaceKolkata district, West Bengal, India
Zodiac SignScorpio

Latest News about Ritabrata Banerjee

06/06/2026

Ritabrata Banerjee was expelled from the All India Trinamool Congress in June 2026 after allegations of anti-party activity and internal dissent. The move followed disputes involving claimed forged signatures in party communication and his role in factional tensions within the party.

06/06/2026

Ritabrata Banerjee emerged as a major opposition figure in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in June 2026 after winning the Uluberia Purba seat. His rise followed a significant electoral win in the 2026 state polls and a rapid shift in his position within West Bengal politics.

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForMember of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; politician from West Bengal; Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly (June 2026)
Political PartyAll India Trinamool Congress (expelled June 2026)
Previous PartyCommunist Party of India (Marxist)

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationPost Graduate
DegreeM.A. in English
College/UniversityCalcutta University
Year of Completion2003
Additional DegreeB.A. in Arts
Additional CollegeAsutosh College
Additional Year2001

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
Marital StatusMarried
WifeDurba Sen
Wife ProfessionConfidential Assistant to Managing Director, Mackintosh Burn Limited

Family

FatherPriya Bhushan Banerjee
MotherShrimati Archana Banerjee

Career

Positions Held
  • Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
  • Political leader from West Bengal
  • Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Uluberia Purba (2026 – June 2026)
  • Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly (June 2026)
Additional Notes
  • Joined All India Trinamool Congress in 2018
  • Expelled from TMC in June 2026 for alleged anti-party activities
  • Began political journey in mid-1990s as student activist of Students' Federation of India (SFI)
  • Won Uluberia Purba constituency in 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal.
2. He was previously associated with CPI(M) before joining TMC.
3. He has been described as a former student leader.
4. He is known as CPM's 'young Turk' who later joined Trinamool
5. His net worth is approximately Rs 3 Crore as of 2026

Also born on 15 November

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