Nani Bhattacharya (6 November 1917 – 11 October 1993) was one of the founder-members of the Revolutionary Socialist Party, trade union activist, minister in West Bengal, and Member of Parliament.
Nani Bhattacharya | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1989–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Atish Chandra Sinha |
| Succeeded by | Promothes Mukherjee |
| Constituency | Behrampore |
| Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1977-1989 | |
| In office 1967–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Pijush Kanti Mukherjee |
| Succeeded by | Narayan Bhattacharya |
| Constituency | Alipurduars |
| Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Anima Hoare |
| Succeeded by | Denis Lakra |
| Constituency | Kalchini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 November 1917 Khagra, Murshidabad |
| Died | 11 October 1993 (aged 75) |
| Political party | Revolutionary Socialist Party |
| Alma mater | University of North Bengal (B.A.) |
Early days
editNani Bhattacharya was born to Kalidas Bhattacharya at Khagra, Murshidabad district, on 6 November 1917.[1] He passed matriculation from Jiaganj School. He completed his higher education in spite of severe adversities.[2] He studied at Arnakali Tole in Baharampur for sometime and completed his graduation from the University of Calcutta.[1]
In early life, he was a member of Anushilan Samiti. In 1940, he played an important role in the founding of the Revolutionary Socialist Party.[2]
For his participation in the national struggle, he was interned during 1936-38 and imprisoned during 1940–46. He was imprisoned on a number of occasions before and after independence.[1]
Trade union activities and electoral politics
editApart from development of the trade union of the railway workers, he worked amongst the tea garden workers in the Dooars. He was associated with Dooars Cha Bagan Workers’ Union. In 1950, he was editor of the RSP mouth-piece, Ganavarta.[2]
Nani Bhattaharya was elected to the West Bengal state assembly from Alipurduars (Vidhan Sabha constituency) in 1967,[3] 1969,[4] 1977,[5] 1982,[6] and 1987.[7]
He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Baharampur (Lok Sabha constituency) in 1989[8] and 1991.[9]
In 1967, 1969 and 1977-82 he was the health minister in West Bengal, and during 1982-87 he was irrigation minister in the state.[1]
In 1989, he was state secretary of RSP.[1]
Death
editNani Bhattacharya died on 11 October 1993, at the age of 75.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Members of Parliament – Lok Sabha - Profile". Bhattacharya, Shri Nani. refocus india. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ a b c d Samsad Bangali Charitabhidhan (Biographical Dictionary) by Anjali Bose, Vol II, 3rd edition 2004, page 146, ISBN 81-86806-99-7, (in Bengali) Sishu Sahitya Samsad Pvt. Ltd., 32A Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata-700009
- ^ "General Elections, India, 1967, to the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal" (PDF). Constituency-wise Data. Election Commission. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "General Elections, India, 1969, to the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal" (PDF). Constituency-wise Data. Election Commission. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "General Elections, India, 1977, to the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal" (PDF). Constituency-wise Data. Election Commission. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "General Elections, India, 1982, to the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal" (PDF). Constituency-wise Data. Election Commission. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "General Elections, India, 1987, to the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal" (PDF). Constituency-wise Data. Election Commission. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "General Elections, 1989 - Constituency Wise Detailed Results" (PDF). West Bengal. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ^ "General Elections, 1991 - Constituency Wise Detailed Results" (PDF). West Bengal. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 11 July 2014.