Partha Bhowmick

Partha Bhowmick (born 22 January 1964) is an Indian politician and theatre artist who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) in Lok Sabha for Barrackpore since the 2024 general election. A member of NCPI he previously served as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in West Bengal Assembly from Naihati between 2011 and 2024.

Bhowmick served in various positions in the West Bengal Government since 2019, including as cabinet minister under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee between 2022 and 2024.

Political career He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election from the Trinamool Congress from Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency and won to became first time Member of Parliament.

2026 Rebellion

In June 2026, almost immediately after the massive Trinamool Congress defeat, around 20 MPs of TMC allegedly declared rebellion from their Party, and presented their written wish to join Bhartiya Janata Party. This group was led by Kakoli Ghosh.

Later, on 14 June, 20 MPs, including Bhowmick, signed a formal letter declaring their split from Trinamool Congress as to merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI). They formally submitted the letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

The total strength of TMC in Lok Sabha had been 28, so that a number of 20 MPS made it eligible for splitting from the Party, as per the Indian Defection laws, so as to escape the anti-defection disqualification.

Acting career Bhowmick has been a theatre artist for several years. He performed in group theatre prior to entering politics.

Filmography