Moloy Ghatak (born 1956) is an Indian politician currently serving as Cabinet Minister in Government of West Bengal.[1]

Early life

Ghatak 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

He 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.

He 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

Political offices
Preceded by
Minister of Labour
in the West Bengal Government

2014 –
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Minister for Law
in the West Bengal Government

2014 –
Succeeded by
State Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
predecessor
Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
from Hirapur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

2001–2006
Seat abolished
New seat Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
from Asansol Uttar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

2011–
Succeeded by
successor


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