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Biswanath Mukherjee

1915 – 1991

Indian politician

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About Biswanath Mukherjee

Lived 1915 – 1991 (aged 76). Biswanath Mukherjee was an Indian politician.

Biswanath Mukherjee (17 April 1915 – 16 October 1991) was an Indian politician and leader of Communist Party of India. He was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly in 1971 from Midnapore Constituency and 1977 and 1982 from Tamluk Constituency.

He started his political career as a student; he was one of the founder leaders of All India Students' Federation in Bengal. He was the Joint Secretary of AISF. In 1938, students of Calcutta University refused to salute the British flag and restricted by Syama Prasad Mukherjee. He led the huge students' movement to revoke their restriction.

He was married to Geeta Mukherjee on 8 November 1942.

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Important facts

Born
17 April 1915, Tamluk
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 October 1991, Kolkata
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
India
Education
Vidyasagar College
Positions held
Member of the 6th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Member of the 7th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Member of the 8th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Member of the 9th West Bengal Legislative Assembly

Family & relationships

Spouse
Geeta Mukherjee

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Biswanath Mukherjee?

Indian politician

When was Biswanath Mukherjee born?

Biswanath Mukherjee was born on 17 April 1915 in Tamluk.

When did Biswanath Mukherjee die?

Biswanath Mukherjee died on 16 October 1991 in Kolkata.

What was Biswanath Mukherjee's occupation?

Biswanath Mukherjee was a politician.

What nationality was Biswanath Mukherjee?

Biswanath Mukherjee was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Biswanath Mukherjee

· Wikidata: Q107570723

· DBpedia: Biswanath Mukherjee (politician)

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