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Sukanta Majumdar is a prominent Indian politician, currently serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's parliament. He is recognized for his role within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), particularly in West Bengal.

Early Life and Education

Born on March 7, 1980, in Malda, West Bengal, Sukanta Majumdar pursued higher education, earning a PhD from the University of North Bengal in Siliguri. Before his full-time political career, he worked as an assistant professor of botany at the University of Gour Banga in Mokdumpur, Malda district ⁶⁵.

Political Career and Rise

Majumdar's political journey saw a rapid ascent within the BJP ranks. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Balurghat constituency in West Bengal in the 2019 Indian general election ². He was re-elected from the same constituency in the 2024 general election ¹.

One of his significant roles was serving as the 10th state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal ¹⁵. His leadership skills and commitment to the party's ideology were noted during his tenure ⁵. Following the 2024 elections, he also assumed a role as a Union minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet ²⁵.

Key Positions Held

• Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha): Representing the Balurghat constituency, West Bengal (since 2019) ¹².
• State President, BJP West Bengal: (10th president) ¹⁵.
• Union Minister: In PM Modi's 3.0 council of ministers ²⁵.

Sukanta Majumdar continues to be an active figure in Indian politics, particularly focusing on issues concerning West Bengal ⁴.