Name of Member: Shri Khagendra Nath Dasgupta
Political Party: Janata Party
Constituency & State: Jalpaiguri (West Bengal)
Lok Sabha Experience: 6
| 6th Lok Sabha Members Bioprofile |
 |
DASGUPTA, SHRI K. N., B.A., Janata, (West Bengal—Jalpaiguri—1977): s. of late Shri, Ishan Chandra Dasgupta; b. at Jalpaiguri, July 6, 1898; ed. at Calcutta University; m. Smt. Aruna Dasgupta; 3 d.; political worker; previously associated with Congress; was Member of a revolutionary Party from 1913 to 1920; joined Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920 after the Special Session of the Congress at Calcutta as a whole-time worker, organised Congress in Jalpaiguri District; went to jail several times; Member, All India Congress Committee for several years; Member, Legislative Assembly, Bengal, 1937 to 1947 and Member, Legislative Assembly, West Bengal, 1947 to 1968; Cabinet Minister, West Bengal, 1952—57 and again in 1968 for a short duration; Opposition Leader in 1967 during the United Front Ministry.
Social activities: President of a number of social organisations concerning relief, welfare and music. Special interests: Archaeology, history and politics. Permanent address: (1) Jalpaiguri, (2) 21-B, South End Park, Calcutta.
|
Disclaimer:
These Biodata of present and past Members of Parliament are taken from https://loksabha.nic.in/. Also any reference to the location of a particular State, or Country in the bio-profile of Members (particularly in the columns ‘place of birth’ or ‘Educated at’) is given by the Members themselves while filling up of the Proforma after their election to the Lok Sabha. Any discrepancy in data should be brought to our notice for correction. Our Email: [email protected]
Important Links:
Go to Jalpaiguri MP Constituency Page
Go to West Bengal MP Election Page
Go to Indian Election and Politics Master Page
Latest Govt Job & Exam Updates: