Moloy Ghatak (born 1956) is an Indian politician currently serving as Cabinet Minister in Government of West Bengal.[1]
Moloy Ghatak | |
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| Minister of Law and Minister for Public Works Government of West Bengal | |
| Assumed office July 2014 (in Law) 10 May 2021 (in Public Work) | |
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| Minister for Labour Government of West Bengal | |
| In office July 2014 – 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Purnendo Bose |
| Succeeded by | Becharam Manna (as MoS I/C) |
| Minister for Agriculture Government of West Bengal | |
| In office November 2012 – May, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Rabindranath Bhattacharjee |
| Succeeded by | Purnendo Bose |
| Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 13, 2011 from 2001 - 2006 | |
| Preceded by | New seat (Asansol Uttar) Amitava Mukhopadhyay (Hirapur) |
| Succeeded by | Tapas Banerjee (Hirapur) |
| Constituency | Asansol Uttar Hirapur (2001 - 2006) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 67–68) Ukhra |
| Political party | Trinamool Congress |
| Spouse | Sudeshna Ghatak |
| Children | Avik Ghatak |
| Residence | Asansol (Apcar Garden) |
| Alma mater | University of Calcutta |
Early life
editGhatak hails from Asansol, Paschim Bardhaman district. His father's name is Phani Bhusan Ghatak. He did his graduation with Political Science honours from Ananda Chandra College, Jalpaiguri and LL.B from Calcutta University in 1982.
Politics
editHe is an MLA of All India Trinamool Congress, elected from the Asansol Uttar constituency of Paschim Bardhaman district[2] in the 2011, 2016 and 2021 West Bengal state assembly election[3] and had previously been an MLA from Hirapur constituency during the period of 2001–2006. He played an instrumental part and leading role in bringing about the creation of the new Paschim Bardhaman District, which is the 23rd district of West Bengal, with its headquarters at Asansol.
Legal career
editHe is an Advocate by profession and usually practiced at Asansol Court and in the Labour Courts throughout the State.[4] He is a third generation advocate.
References
edit- ^ "Ministers in Mamata's Cabinet". Government of West Bengal. 21 May 2011. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "Asansol Uttar (West Bengal) Assembly Election Results 2021". Indian Express.
- ^ "আসানসোল উত্তর (Asansol Uttar Election Results)". ABP News.
- ^ "আবারও আইনমন্ত্রী হলেন মলয় ঘটক". Hindustan Times.
