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
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan formally accepted the resignation of TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray from the Upper House, declaring the West Bengal seat vacant effective 8 June 2026. Ray resigned from both the Rajya Sabha and the party's primary membership, citing his 'inner conscience' and specific incidents including the RG Kar case and corruption concerns as the turning point for his decision.
Veteran Trinamool Congress leader and founding member Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from the Rajya Sabha and quit the party's primary membership in a major blow to TMC. The 77-year-old parliamentarian, long considered a prominent voice in Parliament, launched a sharp attack on his former party and appears positioned to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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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. |