Debabrata Majumder, also known as Moloy (born 25 April 1964), is an Indian politician from West Bengal, who has been serving as a member of the West Bengal Assembly from the Jadavpur seat since 7 May 2021.[1] A member of the Trinamool Congress, he is a sitting ward corporator of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation from Ward No. 97 (since 2021) and Ward No. 96 (2000–2021).[2][3][4]
The Honourable MMIC Debabrata Majumder | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly, West Bengal | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sujan Chakraborty |
| Constituency | Jadavpur, Kolkata |
| Majority | 38,869 |
| Member of the Mayor-in-Council, KMC | |
| Assumed office 2010 | |
| 2010– | Solid Waste Management |
| Mayor | Sovan Chatterjee Firhad Hakim |
| Constituency | 97 (2021–present) 96 (2000–2021) |
| 2012 | Assessment and Collection |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Moloy Majumdar 25 April 1964 Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Political party | Trinamool Congress (2008–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party (1995–2008) |
| Education | Chartered Accountant, F.C.A |
| Alma mater | Institute of Chartered Accountants Calcutta University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Accountant |
Early life
editMajumder was born on 25 April 1964 in Kolkata. His father was Keshab Majumdar. Before joining politics, he worked as a chartered accountant. He earned a B.Com (Hons) from the University of Calcutta in 1985 and completed his studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1990.[5]
Career
editMajumder was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the late 1990s. In 2000, he was elected as a corporator from Ward 96 and was re-elected in 2005 and 2015.[6] He later joined the Trinamool Congress and was re-elected as a ward corporator in the 2021 Kolkata Municipal Corporation election.[7][8] Since 2010, he has been a member of the Mayor-in-Council (MMiC) holding the charge of the Solid Waste Management department.[9][10] From January to November 2012, he held additional responsibilities in the Assessment and Collection department.[11]
References
edit- ^ SNS (9 October 2023). "Agency not depositing amount, conservancy and regular KMC staff not getting benefits of ESI". The Statesman. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Move to link trade licence with 'waste fee' draws ire". The Times of India. 14 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Service, Statesman News (27 November 2021). "87 TMC ex-councillors get tickets for KMC poll". The Statesman. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Jadavpur: CPI(M)'s battle to save its last bastion in southern suburbs of Kolkata". The Economic Times. 5 April 2021. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Debabrata Majumdar (Malay) (All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)): Constituency - JADAVPUR (SOUTH 24 PARGANAS) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Congress defector Mala Roy named KMC chairperson". The Indian Express. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Meet members of new Kolkata Municipal Corporation board". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "House of heavyweights: 1 MP, 6 MLAs are Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillors". The Times of India. 22 December 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ Kolkata, IANS (26 February 2023). "Penalty for littering garbage on roads in Kolkata hiked 100 times". The Business Standard. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ PTI (6 April 2021). "Jadavpur: CPI(M)'s battle to save its last bastion in southern suburbs of Kolkata". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "After Cabinet, CM reshuffles civic team". Hindustan Times. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2024.