Arup Chakraborty (politician)

Arup Chakraborty is an Indian politician from West Bengal. A member of Trinamool Congress, he had served as member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Taldangra constituency in Bankura from 2021 to 2024. In 2024 General Elections, He was elected as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha for Bankura Constituency, by defeating BJP's ex - union minister of state Subhas Sarkar.

Birth and education

Chakraborty was born in Mejia, Bankura on 5 August 1956. He holds B.A. & L.L.B from Ranchi University in 1979.

Career

He is the district party president for TMC in Bankura. He was elected as vice president of Bankura Zila Parishad in 2013. He was known for his controversial comments, some of which drew criticism.
In 2024, he became an MP from Bankura Lok Sabha seat.