Samik Bhattacharya Age, Caste, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Politician
Known for	Being new president of the BJP's West Bengal unit
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Salt and Pepper
Politics
Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey	• In 1971, joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) • In 1980, joined Bharatiya Janata Party • In 1990s, held mandal, district, and state-level posts • From 1990s to 2010s, held key BJP West Bengal roles such General Secretary, Vice President, Spokesperson • In 2014, elected as Lok Sabha memeber • From 2020 to 2024, appointed as Chief Spokesperson, West Bengal BJP • In April 2024, elected as Rajya Sabha MP
Personal Life
Date of Birth	5 November 1963 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024)	61 Years
Birthplace	Maligaon, Assam, India
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Bidhannagar, West Bengal
College/University	Surendranath College, Kolkata
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Arts
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Brahmin
Food Habit	Vegetarian
Address	BH 66 Sector 2, Bidhannagar, West Bengal, kolkata 700091
Hobbies	Reading, Writing
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	Father- Sailesh Bhattacharya

Some Lesser Known Facts About Samik Bhattacharya

• Samik Bhattacharya was born in Maligaon village in Assam and grew up in West Bengal.

• At the age of 8, Samik started his early childhood career by joining the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1971.

• In 1980, he became involved with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and later took on leadership roles in the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in South Howrah, West Bengal.

• In 1989, during the Lok Sabha election campaign in Tala, North Kolkata, Samik Bhattacharya gained recognition for his powerful speeches. He impressed people by discussing world history and significant political ideas in a way that stood out.

• After that, over the next three decades, Bhattacharya held every major organisational post, such as state general secretary, vice-president, and chief spokesperson.

• Bhattacharya was elected as the state general secretary of the BJP in West Bengal on three non-consecutive terms. He is a member of the BJP National Council.

• In 2006, he contested for a seat in the Legislative Assembly, but lost the seat.

• In 2014, Samik Bhattacharya contested for a seat in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency but lost again.

• In the same year, he was elected MLA from the Basirhat Dakshin Assembly constituency in a by-election (an election used to fill an office that has become vacant between general elections), winning by a margin of 1,586 votes.

• He was the second member of the BJP to be elected in the assembly’s history, the first being in 1999.

• Bhattacharya served as a Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly until his defeat in 2016 by his rival, Dipendu Biswas, from the All India Trinamool Congress.

• In 2016, Samik refused an offer from the opposition party Trinamool Congress, which included a minister post.

• As an MLA from 2014 to 2016, Samik Bhattacharya actively raised awareness and advocated for action against cattle smuggling in the Basirhat region, which is located near the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal.

• In 2017, Samik Bhattacharya was summoned by the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with alleged irregularities under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). However, CID didn’t charge him.

• In 2019, in the general election, he was defeated in the Dum Dum Lok Sabha constituency, West Bengal.

• In 2020, he was appointed as the chief spokesperson of the BJP in West Bengal.

• In 2021, he contested in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from Rajarhat New Town Assembly constituency. However, he lost and came in second position with approximately 34.9% of the vote to the All India Trinamool Congress candidate.

• In April 2024, Samik Bhattacharya was elected as the Rajya Sabha Member from West Bengal and became a member of the Standing Committee on Home Affairs by September 2024. In Parliament, he made a significant impact by addressing issues such as electoral reform, federalism, and internal security.

• Since April 2024, he has been assigned as a member of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, Ghora Gachha, West Bengal.

• In May 2025, following the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir, he was a member of the Indian Parliamentary delegation, led by MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, that visited the European Union, including the UK, Italy, and Denmark. The purpose of the visit was to clarify India’s position on Operation Sindoor.

• On 2 July 2025, Bhattacharya was nominated as the state party president of the BJP in West Bengal. He was elected unopposed on July 3, 2025, and took charge at a ceremony held in Science City, Kolkata.
  

  Samik Bhattacharya with Ravi Shankar Prasad (left), while he (Samik) was appointed as the West Bengal BJP party president

• His appointment as party president is being seen within the party as part of a broader strategy to prepare for the 2026 Assembly elections and strengthen the BJP’s presence in West Bengal.

• For more than four decades, Bhattacharya has served at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has worked under nine different state party presidents.

• Samik has managed to maintain his position within the party through various leadership tenures, including renowned presidents Tathagata Roy, Dilip Ghosh, and Sukanta Majumdar.

• His fame in the BJP West Bengal grew under Tathagata Roy’s presidency.

• Samik Bhattacharya was known by critics and supporters for his oratorical skills, being soft-spoken and well accepted by both old and new members in the party. He always worked as a bridge between senior party leaders and newcomers.

• Samik is among the very few leaders who still don’t use any personal security guards and has visited almost every district of West Bengal.