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Bapi Haldar

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Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI)
Member of Parliament, Mathurapur Constituency
West Bengal
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Bapi Haldar is a prominent Indian politician serving as the Member of Parliament for the Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.
  • Running on an All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) ticket, he secured a major victory in the 2024 general elections.
  • In June 2026, he participated in a massive political shift, splitting from the AITC to merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI).
  • His primary legislative focus centers on fisherfolk welfare, rural coastal electrification, and regional crop logistics.
Source: ECI, ADR MyNeta, Lok Sabha Digital Sansad

About Bapi Haldar

Bapi Haldar has built a notable political career grounded in grassroots rural mobilization across the South 24 Parganas district. Born on 10 April 1970, he grew up in a traditional agrarian community where he engaged with local village developmental boards and agricultural trade councils early on. Known as an accessible organizer, he rose through the ranks of the Trinamool Congress’s regional core committee before being nominated for the Mathurapur (SC) seat in 2024, which he won by an extensive margin. His early legislative work highlighted the socio-economic vulnerabilities of deep delta populations, advocating for updated cold-storage lines and storm safety equipment for deep-sea fishermen. In mid-2026, he joined a critical 20-MP block that broke away from Mamata Banerjee’s party to merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI), fundamentally reshaping West Bengal’s parliamentary representation.

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Education

1986
Secondary Education from South 24 Parganas local board school
1988
Higher Secondary Certificate from West Bengal Council
1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of Calcutta

Political Journey

2018
Appointed Member of South 24 Parganas Zilla Parishad Core Team
2024
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha as MP for Mathurapur
2026
Split from AITC to join NCPI

Positions Held

  • 2024 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Mathurapur 2024 Won 742105 51.12% 2,01,057

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 1.65 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 75 Lakhs
Immovable Assets ₹ 90 Lakhs
Total Liabilities ₹ 33 Lakhs
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Fisherfolk Security Equipment: Pushing for central subsidies on satellite-based emergency beacons and tracking devices for deep-sea fishers
  • Delta Grid Extension: Coordinating with power ministries to establish robust micro-grid infrastructure across remote waterlogged villages
  • Cold-Chain Agri Hubs: Successfully initializing local cold-storage units for perishable betel leaf and vegetable farmers
  • Canal Desiltation Projects: Channelling development funds for the structured desiltation of major irrigation channels to prevent agricultural waterlogging

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bapi Haldar?

Bapi Haldar is an Indian politician representing the Mathurapur (SC) Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.

Which party is he affiliated with currently?

Following a major legislative split in mid-2026, he joined the Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI), shifting from the AITC.

What are his core policy priorities?

His legislative priorities revolve around infrastructure security for deep-sea fishers and betel leaf preservation networks.

What is his educational level?

He holds a Graduate degree, completed under the University of Calcutta system.

By what margin did he win his debut Lok Sabha election?

He won the 2024 election with a decisive margin of over 2 lakh votes over his closest competitor.