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Arup Chakraborty
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Arup Chakraborty

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

  • Arup Chakraborty is a veteran Indian politician, legal professional, and senior organizer serving as the Member of Parliament for the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.
  • Representing the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), he won a high-stakes electoral race in the 2024 general elections.
  • In June 2026, he joined a historic 20-MP legislative breakaway that separated from the AITC to merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI).
  • He previously served as a multi-term Member of the West Bengal assembly and Chairman of the Bankura District Core Committee.
Source: ECI, MyNeta ADR, Bankura Bar Council Logs

About Arup Chakraborty

Arup Chakraborty’s long political career is defined by continuous legal advocacy and grassroots district organization within the Bankura red-soil belt. Born on 10 March 1956 in Bankura, he completed his law degree from the University of Calcutta and built an extensive local practice specializing in rural agrarian tenancy laws and cooperative disputes. He was an early asset to the Trinamool Congress’s expansion into Bankura, known for his fiery public speaking and direct village outreach grids. He served with distinction as an MLA, handling district administrative boards. Nominated to claim the Bankura Lok Sabha seat in 2024, he ran a structural campaign focused on irrigation networks to claim victory. In parliament, his presence has highlighted anti-drought infrastructure setups, step-wells, and cottage pottery artisan credit grids. In June 2026, he formally transitioned into the NCPI during the parliamentary split.

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Education

1972
Secondary Schooling from Bankura High School
1974
Higher Secondary Certificate from West Bengal Board
1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Bankura Sammilani College
1980
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from University of Calcutta

Political Journey

2011
Elected as MLA for Taldangra Assembly Seat
2016
Re-elected as MLA for Taldangra
2021
Appointed Chairman of Bankura District AITC Core Board
2024
Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Bankura
2026
Shifted from AITC to join the NCPI alliance

Positions Held

  • 2011 - 2021
    Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly
  • 2024 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Assembly Bankura 2011 Won 78102 51.45% 14,311
Assembly Bankura 2016 Won 86412 53.90% 21,402
Lok Sabha Bankura 2024 Won 612410 44.12% 32,733

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 2.15 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 95 Lakhs
Immovable Assets ₹ 1.20 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ 30 Lakhs
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Bankura Step-Well Grids: Coordinating central ground-water recharging funds to deploy extensive step-well systems across dry blocks
  • Terracotta Artisan Cooperatives: Creating automated credit links and national exhibition hubs for the traditional terracotta potters of Panchmura
  • Rural Canal Feeders: Fast-tracking land clearance layouts for the Mejia-Bishnupur agricultural feeder canal repairs
  • District Court Upgrades: Allocating parliamentary area development grants to completely modernize digitised library wings for Bankura lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Arup Chakraborty?

Arup Chakraborty is an Indian politician and legal counsel representing the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency in the Parliament.

Which party is he currently associated with?

Following a major legislative realignment in June 2026, he broke away from the AITC to merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI).

What was his primary profession alongside public service?

He is an experienced legal advocate with an extensive local practice in cooperative and tenancy laws at the Bankura Bar.

What specific artisan craft group does he champion?

He actively advocates for direct market pathways and digital safety nets for Bankura's historic terracotta pottery artisans.

What is his educational qualification?

He completed his graduation, holding an LL.B. (Law degree) from the University of Calcutta system.