Akhruzzaman (born 24 November 1964) is an Indian politician and advocate from West Bengal, who is serving as Minister of State of Power of West Bengal in 2021.[1] A member of Trinamool Congress, he is a member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Raghunathganj constituency since 2011.[2]

Akhruzzaman
Minister of State
Government of West Bangal
Assumed office
10 May 2021
MinisterAroop Biswas
Chief MinisterMamata Banerjee
Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
26 May 2011
Preceded byNew Seat
ConstituencyRaghunathganj, Murshidabad
Personal details
Born (1964-11-24) November 24, 1964 (age 59)
Kantakhali, West Bengal, India
Political partyTrinamool Congress (since 2018)
Other political
affiliations
Indian National Congress (until 2018)
SpouseHosneara Khatun
Children2
ResidenceSanmatinagar
EducationL.L.B; B.Ed; B.Sc
Alma materUniversity of Calcutta
Jadavpur University
ProfessionAdvocate

Birth and Education edit

Akhruzzaman was born on 24 November 1964 at Kantakhali to Habibur Rahaman and Jubada Bibi. He earned an LLB degree from Calcutta University in 1988, B.Ed. From Jadavpur University in 1989, B.Sc. from City College Under Calcutta University in 1984.[3]

Career edit

Akhruzzaman was a member of Indian National Congress. He is an advocate in Calcutta High Court. In 2018, he joined TMC.[4][5] In 2021, he was re-elected from Raghunathganj seat with a margin of 23786 votes.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Mamata shuffles around few ministers, retains key portfolios". The Indian Express. 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  2. ^ সংবাদদাতা, নিজস্ব. "Abhishek Banerjee: ত্রিপুরার আহত তৃণমূল কর্মী ও অসুস্থ মন্ত্রীকে দেখতে হাসপাতালে গেলেন অভিষেক". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  3. ^ "Akhruzzaman(All India Trinamool Congress(AITC)):Constituency- RAGHUNATHGANJ(MURSHIDABAD) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  4. ^ "Behind Bengal Congress President Adhir Chowdhury's Softened Stance on the TMC". The Wire. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  5. ^ Correspondent, Special (2018-07-21). "Mamata vows to oust BJP from power". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  6. ^ Live, A. B. P. "Raghunathganj Election Results 2021 LIVE, Vote Counting, Leading, Trailing , Winners West bengal Raghunathganj Constituency Election News LIVE". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-02-03.