Bansa Gopal Chowdhury

Early life and education Bansa Chowdhury was born in Raniganj, West Bengal. He did his graduation from Triveni Devi Bhalotia College in Raniganj. Chowdhury was a social worker prior to becoming a politician. Chowdhury was also an elected parliamentarian from the same constituency in the 14th Lok Sabha of India.

Controversy On 20 April 2025, Smt. Ratna Das, former councillor of Jiaganj Azimganj Municipality alleged in social networking site that Bansa Gopal Chowdhury sent her obscene messages on WhatsApp. Das told that Mr. Chowdhury used to send her obscene messages on Messenger late at night. She prayed justice to the higher officials of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). However Chowdhury denied the allegation. Finally the State Committee of CPI(M), West Bengal expelled him for the issue.

Posts held From To Position 01 1987 2005 Member, West Bengal Legislative Assembly 02 1996 2005 Cabinet Minister, West Bengal 03 2005 2009 Member, 14th Lok Sabha 04 2005 2009 Member, Standing Committee on Coal and Steel 05 2009 2014 Member, 15th Lok Sabha 06 2009 2014 Member, Committee on Industry