Saugata Roy

Saugata Roy is an Indian politician from West Bengal. Here’s a detailed overview of his life and career:

Early Life and Education

• Date of Birth: July 15, 1948
• Place of Birth: Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India
• Education:
  • Graduated from Presidency College, Kolkata
  • Master’s degree in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

Political Career

• Early Political Involvement:
  • Began his political career in the 1960s with student and youth organizations.
  • Affiliated with the Student Federation of India (SFI) and later the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)].
• Legislative Career:
  • Member of Parliament (MP):
    • First elected as an MP in 1996 from the Dum Dum constituency in West Bengal.
    • Has been re-elected multiple times, serving as an MP in the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th Lok Sabhas.
    • Represented the Dum Dum constituency, which includes parts of North Kolkata.
• Ministerial Positions:
  • Served as the Minister of State for Urban Development during the UPA government.
• Party Affiliation:
  • A member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], a major leftist political party in India.

Contributions and Achievements

• Legislative Work:
  • Actively involved in discussions and legislation related to urban development, infrastructure, and social welfare.
  • Worked on issues related to housing, urban planning, and social justice.
• Advocacy and Public Life:
  • Known for his work in the parliamentary system, focusing on issues pertinent to his constituency and broader socio-economic concerns.
  • Engaged in various public debates and discussions on national policy matters.

Personal Life

• Family:
  • Details about his family are relatively private. His spouse and children are not prominently known in the public domain.

Legacy

Saugata Roy is recognized for his consistent work as a legislator and his dedication to public service through the CPI(M). His long tenure in Parliament highlights his role in shaping policy and addressing urban and social issues in West Bengal.