Sukhendu Sekhar Roy
Indian politician
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Sukhendu Sekhar Roy (born 5 April 1949) is an Indian politician from West Bengal who is affiliated with the Trinamool Congress. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper house of Indian parliament, from West Bengal in 2011.[1][2][3][4]
Preceded byPartha Chatterjee
Succeeded bySovandeb Chattopadhyay
Preceded byAbani Roy
ConstituencyWest Bengal
Sukhendu Sekhar Roy | |
|---|---|
| Editor of Jago Bangla | |
| In office 2022–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Partha Chatterjee |
| Succeeded by | Sovandeb Chattopadhyay |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 19 August 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Abani Roy |
| Constituency | West Bengal |
| Chief Whip of Trinamool Congress in Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 2011–2024 | |
| Leader | Derek O'Brien |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Nadimul Haque |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1949 |
| Party | Trinamool Congress (2011–present) Indian National Congress (until 2011) |
| Parent | Shibendu Sekhar Roy |