Sougata Roy

TMC

DOB 06 Aug 1947

Age 78 years

profession Politician

Sougata Roy biography

Sougata Ray, also spelled as Saugata Roy, is a seasoned politician from West Bengal, representing the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). Born on December 6, 1946, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Roy has had a distinguished career in Indian politics, marked by his intellectual prowess and commitment to public service. He has been a Member of Parliament for multiple terms, representing the Dum Dum constituency in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament.

With an academic background in physics and a teaching stint at the prestigious Presidency College, Kolkata, Roy brings a scholarly approach to his political endeavors. His political career spans several decades, during which he has held various significant positions, including serving as a Union Minister of State. Roy is known for his eloquent speeches, deep understanding of policy issues, and advocacy for the rights and development of his constituents.

Throughout his tenure, Sougata Roy has focused on education, healthcare, and infrastructure development, aiming to improve the quality of life for the people of West Bengal. His contributions to parliamentary debates and committees reflect his dedication to addressing national and state issues, making him a respected figure across the political spectrum. Roy's experience and insights continue to be invaluable in the evolving political landscape of West Bengal, where he remains a key voice for progress and reform.

Sougata Roy personal life

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Veteran Trinamool MP Sougata Roy admitted to hospital in Kolkata

June 23, 2025 11:00 am

The Belle Vue Clinic in Kolkata said Sougata Roy is currently undergoing investigations, and his condition is being continuously monitored.

Sougata warns Opposition: Do not make ‘unacceptable’ remarks on Mamata

September 04, 2022 2:02 am

Addressing a meeting at Dumdum in north Kolkata, Roy said that he will not object if the opposition parties target arrested former minister Partha Chatterjee but they should not commit the blunder of branding each and every TMC leader as a thief.

Supriyo, Sougata slam MP Sircar for ‘rotten’ remark against Trinamool

August 31, 2022 2:03 am

Sircar had said on Monday that “a section of the TMC was completely rotten” and that the party could not fight the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls with such elements.

TMC minister, MP warn opposition: ‘Stop calling all our leaders thieves, or else’

August 23, 2022 3:47 am

MP Sougata Roy said that the opposition parties continuing to call all their party leaders "thieves" will be taught a “proper lesson”.

Crimes against women under woman CM shameful: TMC MP

April 15, 2022 5:00 am

TMC MP Sougata Roy left his party red-faced on Thursday saying that any incident of crime against women in a state run by a woman chief minister is a “great shame”.

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In Lok Sabha, Opposition tries to corner govt on Covid, price rise

February 03, 2022 3:56 am

🔴 Opposing the Motion of Thanks, Trinamool MP Sougata Roy said, “There is nothing new unfortunately in the President’s Address, but there are many things which are not mentioned in the President’s speech…. Why was Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate extinguished?”