Manik Dey
Indian politician
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Manik Dey (born 18 October 1952) is an Indian politician and member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Dey was a member of the Tripura Legislative Assembly from the Majlishpur constituency in West Tripura district. He was ex-minister of Power, Urban Development, Rural Development and Transport in Manik Sarkar Government.[2][3][4]
Manik Dey | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Power, Urban Development, Rural Development and Transport | |
| In office 2003–2018 | |
| Member of Legislative Assembly, Tripura | |
| In office 1993–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Dipak Nag |
| Succeeded by | Sushanta Chowdhury |
| Constituency | Majlishpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 October 1952[1] |
| Party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse | Arati Achajee (Dey) |
Personal life & political career
Manik Dey was born on 18 October 1952 in Champaknagar to Chandra Dey and Basanti Dey.[1] He only studied till the 12th grade. Dey was interested in politics from an early age. In 1978, at the age of 26, he became panchayet pradhan of Purba Debendra Nagar. In 1988, he joined the State Committee of the Communist (Marxist) Party. In 1993, Dey was elected to the Assembly as the MLA from Majlishpur, Jirania. In 2003, he became a Cabinet Minister of Manik Sarkar ministry. Dey is the present State Committee President of Centre of Indian Trade Unions.[5]