Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Social Worker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/01/1944 |
| Age | 82 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal |
Latest News about Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay
20/06/2026
The West Bengal CID questioned Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay in connection with an alleged signature forgery case linked to the Leader of Opposition nomination dispute. The investigation followed complaints that signatures on the supporting resolution were falsified, and he said he was fully cooperating with investigators.
09/05/2026
The Trinamool Congress nominated Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as Leader of Opposition in the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly after its defeat in the 2026 state election. His selection became politically contentious when a rival faction backed another MLA, leading to disputes over the valid LoP nomination in the assembly.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian politician and social worker with over 50 years in politics. Member of All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). Elected MLA for 10 consecutive terms, making him a record-holder in West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Known as a poet, litterateur, mountaineer, boxer, and trade union leader. Founder president of INTTUC, the labour wing of Trinamool Congress. |
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| Political Career Start | 1991 |
| Party Affiliation | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) |
Physical Stats & More
| Gender | Male |
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| Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree 1 | B.Sc. from Asutosh College (1965) |
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| Degree 2 | L.L.B. from Hazra Law College (1971) |
| University | Calcutta University |
Personal Life
| Permanent Address | Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal |
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| Total Assets | Rs 2.26 Crore |
| Liabilities | Rs 0 |
| Self Income | Rs 12.7 Lac |
Relationships & More
| Spouse Name | Supriya Chattopadhyay |
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| Children | 2 Sons |
Family
| Father | Late Kashinath Chattopadhyay |
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Career
| First Election | 1991 from Baruipur (Congress candidate) |
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| Re-elected | 1996 from Baruipur |
| Party Switch | Joined AITC in 1998, won bypoll from Baruipur |
| Constituencies Represented |
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| Chief Whip | 2011-2016, West Bengal Legislative Assembly |
| Minister Positions |
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| Current Status | MLA from Khardaha, Cabinet Minister |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/SobhandebChatt1 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Poet and litterateur | |
| 2. Accomplished mountaineer | |
| 3. Former boxer | |
| 4. Trade union leader | |
| 5. Close associate of Mamata Banerjee | |
| 6. Set to create history as only Bengal MLA to win 10th consecutive term | |
| 7. First elected MLA of Trinamool Congress (1998 bypoll) |