Suniti Chattaraj (30 November 1943 – 9 January 2017) was an Indian lawyer and politician belonging to Trinamool Congress. He was a former state minister of West Bengal Government. He was elected as a legislator in West Bengal Legislative Assembly for four times.
Suniti Chattaraj | |
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MLA of Suri | |
In office 1972–1987 | |
Preceded by | Protiva Mukherjee |
Succeeded by | Tapan Roy |
In office 1996–1999 | |
Preceded by | Tapan Roy |
Succeeded by | Braja Mukherjee |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 October 1938 |
Died | 9 January 2017 | (aged 78)
Political party | Trinamool Congress |
Alma mater | Kolkata University |
Biography
Chattaraj was born on 30 November 1943.[1] He was a student of Kolkata University's Law department. After finishing student he practised law.
Chattaraj lost from Suri in 1971.[2] He was elected a member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Suri in 1972.[3] After electing he was appointed as Electricity, Irrigation and Water Resource State Minister of West Bengal Government.[1][4] He was elected again as MLA of Suri in 1977.[5] He was elected from Suri for consecutive three times in 1982.[6]
Chattaraj lost in 1987 and 1991.[2] He was elected as MLA of Suri in 1996.[7]
Chattaraj resigned in 1998 and became a candidate in Bolpur in general election but, he could not win.[8] He joined Trinamool Congress in 1999.[9] He lost again from Bolpur in 1999.[8]
Chattaraj lost bypoll in Suri in 2000.[10] He lost agrain in 2001 when he contested from Suri.[2]
Controversy
For Chattaraj's corruption charge he was sacked from West Bengal Government.[4] He was arrested on 12 January 2006 for another corruption charge.[11][12]