Sankar Ghosh (politician)

Sankar Ghosh is an Indian politician from Bharatiya Janata Party. In May 2021, he was elected as a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Siliguri (constituency).^[1][2][3][4] Bengal Assembly election. It is his passion to work for the development of the society. He has been actively involved in activities related to human well being and standing for the cause of the common man since his student days. He believes in ground level action. Having worked actively in Siliguri for several decades, Dr Ghosh is well aware of the issues prevailing in the city and in North Bengal at large. He envisions a smart, environment friendly and humane Siliguri and is working actively to the cause of the same.

Early life and education[]

Sankar Ghosh was born at Bishnupur in Bankura District, West Bengal, India. His early life was spent at several places including Medinipur, Jhargram, Joypur, Jorbangla. He completed his college and doctoral studies from University of North Bengal. From his early student days he was involved in social work and helping the poor. He has always stood by people in their hour of need. From providing assistance to the people living in low lying areas of the city during the flood every year to leading protests against unlawful activities, Sankar has always championed the cause of the common man.

Political career[]

Sankar Ghosh was joined SFI in 1991 and DYFI in 1995. He played an active role in all these organisations. He was part of the Indian Delegation Team at the 17th World Festival of Youth and Students , held at South Africa in 2010. In 2015 he was elected as the Councillor from ward 24 in Siliguri. His active role in politics is exemplified from the fact that even though he was a first time Councillor, he was appointed as the Member Mayor in Council (Education, Sports, Culture and Youth). Later he was also given additional charge of Health. During his tenure he undertook several activities and initiatives for the development of Siliguri and well-being of the people. He was actively involved in addressing the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in Siliguri, during his term as member of Board of Administrators in Siliguri. He joined the Bharatiya Janta Party on 12 March 2021. On 2 May 2021 he was elected as the Member of Legislative Assembly from Siliguri Assembly Constituency by defeating Om Prakash Mishra of All India Trinamool Congress by 35,586 votes.

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