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Saumitra Khan

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Member of Parliament, Bishnupur Constituency
West Bengal
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Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Saumitra Khan is a highly prominent Indian politician and vibrant youth leader serving as the Member of Parliament for the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.
  • Representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he won his third consecutive parliamentary term in the 2024 general elections.
  • He served as the National President of the BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in West Bengal, driving extensive youth mobilization.
  • His legislative agenda prioritizes the economic revival of rural metal handicraft workers, regional rail track expansions, and security parity.
Source: ECI, ADR MyNeta, BJYM Organizational Press Briefs

About Saumitra Khan

Saumitra Khan’s political career is marked by heavy youth mobilization, sharp electoral maneuvers, and successive wins across competing national parties. Born on 8 December 1980 in Katul, Bankura district, he graduated from the University of Burdwan. He entered active public service through trade unions and panchayat boards, successfully winning an assembly seat in 2011 before transitioning to the Lok Sabha in 2014 as a young Trinamool representative. In early 2019, following strategic policy disagreements, he executed a high-profile move to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Despite facing intense state legal restrictions that banned him from entering his own district during the 2019 campaign, his grassroots network executed a successful campaign to win the seat. Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha in 2024, his parliamentary focus remains dedicated to expanding heavy railway infrastructure into deep Bankura, securing social security nets for traditional Dokra metal artisans, and advocating for local industrial growth.

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Education

1996
Secondary Schooling from Kotulpur High School
1998
Higher Secondary Certificate from Bankura
2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya, University of Burdwan

Political Journey

2011
Elected as MLA for Kotulpur Assembly Constituency
2014
Elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Bishnupur (AITC)
2019
Joined BJP; Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha; Appointed BJYM State President
2024
Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha as MP for Bishnupur

Positions Held

  • 2011 - 2014
    Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly
  • 2014 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Three Terms)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Assembly Bishnupur 2011 Won 81105 52.40% 18,342
Lok Sabha Bishnupur 2014 Won 578312 45.10% 1,09,411
Lok Sabha Bishnupur 2019 Won 652410 46.21% 78,123
Lok Sabha Bishnupur 2024 Won 680312 44.89% 5,567

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 2.85 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 1.25 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 1.60 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ 45 Lakhs
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Dokra Metal Artisan Safety: Establishing direct raw-material distribution grids and national trade links for traditional Dokra metal handicraft workers
  • Bankura Rail Track Loops: Driving central railway allocations to fast-track double-tracking and electrification of regional passenger links
  • Youth Technical Placement: Setting up centralized industrial training camps and job-link help counters across Bishnupur blocks
  • Silk-Weaving Financial Subsidies: Securing targeted fiscal credit corridors for the traditional Baluchari silk weavers of Bishnupur

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Saumitra Khan?

Saumitra Khan is a senior Indian politician and prominent youth leader serving as a three-term Member of Parliament representing Bishnupur.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

What unique structural challenge did he overcome during the 2019 elections?

He was legally barred by court orders from entering his own constituency during the campaign, yet his local teams successfully secured his victory.

What notable state role did he hold within the BJP organization?

He served with distinction as the West Bengal State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha (BJYM).

What is his educational qualification?

He completed his graduation, holding a Bachelor's degree from Kandra Radha Kanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya under the University of Burdwan system.