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Shyamal Chakraborty
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| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 2008–2014 |
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| Preceded by | Sheikh Khabir Uddin Ahmed |
| Succeeded by | Ritabrata Banerjee |
| Constituency | West Bengal |
| Minister of Transport, Government of West Bengal | |
| In office 1982–1996 |
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| Preceded by | Mohammed Amin |
| Succeeded by | Subhas Chakraborty |
| Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1981–1996 |
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| Preceded by | Suhrid Mullick Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Paresh Paul |
| Constituency | Maniktala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 February 1944 British Raj |
| Died | 6 August 2020 (aged 76) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (from 1964) |
| Other political affiliations |
Communist Party of India (till 1964) |
| Children | Ushasie Chakraborty |
| Residences | Maniktala, Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Alma mater | University of Calcutta |
| Profession | Politician, columnist |
Shyamal Chakraborty (5 February 1944 – 6 August 2020) was an Indian politician. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha (India's upper house of Parliament) from 2008 to 2014, representing West Bengal. He was a well-known leader from the state.
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A Life in Politics
Shyamal Chakraborty was an important figure in Indian politics. He was born on February 5, 1944, and passed away on August 6, 2020. His career was dedicated to public service and representing the people of West Bengal.
Early Years and Student Leadership
Shyamal Chakraborty began his political journey early. He was a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). This is a political party in India that works for the rights of workers and farmers.
From 1973 to 1979, he led the Students' Federation of India (SFI) in West Bengal. The SFI is a large student organization. It works to improve education and student rights across India. He also served as an All India Joint Secretary for the SFI.
Serving West Bengal
Shyamal Chakraborty held several key positions in the government of West Bengal. From 1981 to 1996, he was a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. This assembly is like a state parliament, where laws are made for West Bengal. He represented the Maniktala area.
During this time, he also served as the Transport Minister of West Bengal. He held this important role from 1982 to 1996. As Transport Minister, he was responsible for managing the state's transportation systems. This included roads, buses, and other ways people travel.
National Role and Later Life
Later in his career, Shyamal Chakraborty moved to national politics. He became a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2008 to 2014. The Rajya Sabha is one of the two houses of the Indian Parliament. Being a member meant he helped make laws for the entire country.
He remained a member of the Central Committee of his party from 2002 until his death. The Central Committee is a top decision-making body within the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
Shyamal Chakraborty passed away on August 6, 2020. He was 76 years old. His death was due to cardiac arrest after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. This happened during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
