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Suniti Chattaraj

1943 – 2017

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Lived 1943 – 2017 (aged 73). Suniti Chattaraj was an Indian lawyer and politician.

Suniti Chattaraj (30 November 1943 – 9 January 2017) was an Indian lawyer and politician belonging to Trinamool Congress. He was a former state minister of West Bengal Government. He was elected as a legislator in West Bengal Legislative Assembly for four times.

Biography Chattaraj was born on 30 November 1943. After electing he was appointed as Electricity, Irrigation and Water Resource State Minister of West Bengal Government. He was elected from Suri for consecutive three times in 1982.

Chattaraj lost in 1987 and 1991. He was elected as MLA of Suri in 1996.

Chattaraj resigned in 1998 and became a candidate in Bolpur in general election but, he could not win. He lost again from Bolpur in 1999.

Chattaraj lost bypoll in Suri in 2000. He lost agrain in 2001 when he contested from Suri.

Controversy For Chattaraj's corruption charge he was sacked from West Bengal Government.

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Important facts

Born
30 October 1943
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 January 2017
Occupation
Lawyer, politician
Nationality
India
Education
University of Calcutta, Kolkata University
Positions held
Member of the 7th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Member of the 8th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Member of the 9th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Member of the 12th West Bengal Legislative Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Suniti Chattaraj?

Indian politician

When was Suniti Chattaraj born?

Suniti Chattaraj was born on 30 October 1943.

When did Suniti Chattaraj die?

Suniti Chattaraj died on 9 January 2017.

What was Suniti Chattaraj's occupation?

Suniti Chattaraj was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Suniti Chattaraj?

Suniti Chattaraj was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Suniti Chattaraj

· Wikidata: Q71429713

· DBpedia: Suniti Chattaraj

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