Sujit Bose

Politician

Indian Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/12/1962
Age63 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal, India

Latest News about Sujit Bose

11/05/2026

Following his electoral defeat, Sujit Bose was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on 11 May 2026 after hours of interrogation. The arrest relates to his alleged involvement in the South Dum Dum Municipality recruitment scam. He had previously served as vice-chairman of the municipality.

04/2026

Sujit Bose, the Trinamool Congress candidate from Bidhannagar, lost the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election to Bharatiya Janata Party's Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee. This defeat ended his four consecutive terms as MLA from the constituency, which he had represented since 2009 following delimitation in 2008. The loss marked the end of his tenure as Minister of State for Fire and Emergency Services.

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Bio/Wiki

Political PartyTrinamool Congress
Political Journey
  • 10 May 2011-4 May 2026: Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
  • 2 May 2021-4 May 2026: Minister of State (Independent Charge), Government of West Bengal

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Matriculation from Calcutta Jubilee Institution, Kolkata, West Bengal
  • +1 from Motijheel College of Commerce, Calcutta University (1980)
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Personal Life

Address65, Canal Street, Sreebhumi, Kolkata - 700048

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Wife/Spouse(businesswoman)
Children
  • Son- Samudra Bose
  • Daughter- Mohini Bose
Parents
FatherAjit Bose

Favourites

Car Collection
  • Toyata Inova
  • Scorpio

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. After completing his school education, Sujit Bose started working as a businessman.
2. During the same period, he worked voluntarily for the poor.
3. He joined the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), a youth wing of CPI(M) party to start a career in politics.
4. Sujit Bose became a close associate of Subhash Chakraborty, a veteran Indian politician.
5. In 2001, he joined All India Trinamool Congress (AITMC) at the age of 34.
6. He was elected as a Municipal Councillor on the ticket of AITMC.
7. In 2009, Sujit Bose contested the Lok Sabha elections from the Bidhannagar constituency and won.
8. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for three consecutive terms.
9. In 2018, he was designated as a Minister in the Department of Fire and Emergency Services in the Government of West Bengal.
10. On 11 May 2026, he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate for his involvement in the South Dum Dum municipality recruitment scam.
11. Sujit Bose is known for organising Sree Bhumi Sporting Club Durga Puja in West Bengal every year.
12. He enjoys travelling to distant places and playing football in his free time.
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