Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Advocate |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/04/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | English Bazar, Malda, West Bengal, India |
Latest News about Sukhendu Sekhar Ray
08/06/2026
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepted Sukhendu Sekhar Ray’s resignation from the Upper House and declared his West Bengal seat vacant from 8 June 2026. Ray had already resigned from the Trinamool Congress, citing serious disagreements over the party’s direction and governance issues.
07/06/2026
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from the Rajya Sabha and quit the Trinamool Congress’s primary membership, marking a major break with the party he had helped build. His departure came after growing internal tensions and public criticism of the party’s handling of controversies, including the RG Kar case and broader corruption allegations.
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Bio/Wiki
| Sukhendu Sekhar Ray is a veteran Indian politician and advocate from West Bengal, known as a founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and a key parliamentary strategist for the party for over a decade. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (171 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 20/01/1982 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Shrimati Mahashweta Roy | ||||
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| Children | 1 Daughter |
Career
| Political Party | All India Trinamool Congress (Resigned June 2026) |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/Sukhendusekhar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was associated with the Indian National Congress before joining the Trinamool Congress. | |
| 2. He is regarded as one of the key parliamentary strategists of the Trinamool Congress. | |
| 3. He gained attention for supporting protests seeking justice in the RG Kar case in 2024. | |
| 4. He is a founding member of the Trinamool Congress. | |
| 5. At age 77, he is positioned to potentially join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following his resignation from TMC. |