Sajal Ghosh
Sajal Ghosh | |
|---|---|
| Councillor, Kolkata Municipal Corporation | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Constituency | Ward No. 50 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1972 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Residence(s) | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Alma mater | University of Calcutta |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman |
| Profession | Partner at Shovona Medical Foundation |
Sajal Ghosh (born 1972) is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal. He serves as a councillor in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) representing Ward No. 50. Ghosh has been a prominent figure in Kolkata's civic politics and was the BJP candidate for the Baranagar Assembly constituency in the 2024 by-election.
Early life and education
[edit]Sajal Ghosh was born in Kolkata, West Bengal. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calcutta in 1994. Ghosh is a partner at Shovona Medical Foundation, a healthcare organization based in Kolkata.
Political career
[edit]Ghosh began his political journey with the Indian National Congress and later joined the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). In 2021, he switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party and was elected as a councillor in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation from Ward No. 50. He is also a state media panelist for the BJP in West Bengal.
In March 2024, the BJP announced Ghosh as its candidate for the Baranagar Assembly constituency by-election, which was necessitated by the resignation of former AITC MLA Tapas Roy. Ghosh contested against AITC candidate and actress Sayantika Banerjee. Despite a vigorous campaign, Ghosh was defeated in the by-election held on June 1, 2024.
Controversies
[edit]In December 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs granted Ghosh 'Y' category security cover due to perceived threats during the KMC elections. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was assigned to provide him with round-the-clock security.
In September 2023, Ghosh was detained along with 76 BJP supporters during a protest at Koley Market in Kolkata. The group was accused of attempting to disrupt normal activities and urging traders to shut their shops as part of a political demonstration.
Personal life
[edit]Ghosh is married, and his spouse is also a partner at Shovona Medical Foundation. The couple resides in Kolkata.
References
[edit]- ^ "Sajal Ghosh - West Bengal 2021 - MyNeta". MyNeta.info.
- ^ "West Bengal bypolls: BJP fields Sajal Ghosh from Baranagar". The Indian Express. March 27, 2024.
- ^ "BJP councillor vs actor hots up Bengal's Baranagar assembly bypoll". India Today. March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls: BJP candidate Sajal Ghosh gets Y-category security". The Times of India. December 11, 2021.
- ^ "BJP councillor detained after Koley Market scuffle". The Times of India. September 2023.