Samik Bhattacharya Age, Wiki and Bio

Samik Bhattacharya

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/11/1963
Age61 years
BirthplaceMaligaon, Assam, India

Bio/Wiki

Known forBeing new president of the BJP's West Bengal unit

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySurendranath College, Kolkata
DegreeBachelor of Arts

Personal Life

HometownBidhannagar, West Bengal
Zodiac signScorpio
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
Food HabitVegetarian
AddressBH 66 Sector 2, Bidhannagar, West Bengal, Kolkata 700091
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherSailesh Bhattacharya

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey
  • In 1971, joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
  • In 1980, became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party
  • Held various mandal, district, and state-level positions in the 1990s
  • Served key roles such as General Secretary, Vice President, and Spokesperson from the 1990s to 2010s
  • Elected as Lok Sabha member in 2014
  • Appointed as Chief Spokesperson of West Bengal BJP in 2020
  • Elected as Rajya Sabha MP in April 2024

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/samikbjpofficial/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SamikBJP/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@uncutsamik
Twitterhttps://x.com/SamikBJP

Some Lesser Known Facts

Samik's political journey began at the age of 8 when he joined RSS.
He gained prominence during the Lok Sabha election campaign in 1989 through his impactful speeches.
He held every significant organizational role in the BJP including state general secretary and chief spokesperson.
In 2016, he declined an offer from the Trinamool Congress to join as a minister.
Samik actively worked to combat cattle smuggling in the Basirhat region during his legislative tenure.
He has maintained a continuous presence in the BJP despite challenging political dynamics.
Samik is recognized for his oratory skills and is well-liked among both veteran and newer party members.
He actively travels without personal security and endeavors to connect with constituents across West Bengal.