Sudip Bandyopadhyay, a seasoned politician and a member of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), currently represents the Kolkata Uttar constituency in the Lok Sabha. His political career, spanning over two decades, reflects his strong association with the party and commitment to his constituency.
Born in 1960, Bandyopadhyay's political journey began in student politics. He rose through the ranks within the AITC, holding various organizational positions, including the party's state general secretary. This dedication led him to contest the Kolkata Uttar assembly seat in 1996, marking the beginning of his electoral success.
He went on to win five consecutive assembly elections from the same constituency, establishing himself as a prominent figure in Kolkata politics. In 2014, he transitioned to national politics, winning the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha seat for the AITC. He has been re-elected three times since then, showcasing his enduring support from the electorate.
As an MP, Bandyopadhyay has championed issues concerning Kolkata's development. He advocates for improved infrastructure, better healthcare facilities, and educational opportunities within his constituency. He has also been vocal about preserving Kolkata's unique cultural heritage and promoting sustainable development initiatives.
March 28, 2021 6:00 pm
According to a March 2009 rule by the Election Commission (EC), polling agents who are appointed by the contesting candidates shall have to be electors in the same polling stations or from neighbouring polling stations falling in the same constituency.
July 16, 2019 3:15 am
“Some questions are normally allowed to be raised on the floor of the House with mild variations again and again. But 10 advisories have been sent to the Government of West Bengal by the Government of India in 10 days,” he said in the Lok Sabha during Zero Hour.
October 06, 2018 3:20 am
The ED had recently attached assets worth Rs 130 crore in connection with the Rose Valley scam case. Assets worth around Rs 4,400 crore were also seized.
August 06, 2017 8:01 am
The MP had been arrested on January 3 by the CBI in connection with the Rose Valley chit fund case, and lodged in Bhubaneswar Jail.
July 21, 2017 7:03 pm
Sudip Bandyopadhyay, the Lok Sabha leader of the Trinamool Congress, was addressing for the first time after he was arrested by the CBI in connection with a ponzi scam in January, this year and subsequently released on bail.
May 20, 2017 2:51 am
The CBI, which is probing the Rose Valley chit fund scam, arrested the four-time Lok Sabha member from Kolkata on January 3.
May 19, 2017 5:42 pm
Bandyopadhyay had been arrested on January 3 by CBI for his alleged involvement in the Rs 17,000 crore Rose Valley Chit fund case.
May 05, 2017 1:21 am
At an administrative meeting, Mamata ordered a probe into students sitting on the floor during their Part 1 exams at Malda College on April 28.
January 12, 2017 9:16 pm
"Centre and CBI are trying to malign me because I raised the demonetisation issue in Parliament," said Bandyopadhyay.
January 04, 2017 8:59 pm
Sudip was arrested by the CBI on Tuesday in connection with the Rose Valley chit fund scam which led to violent protests by TMC workers.
June 22, 2020 7:15 pm





