Aroop Biswas
Aroop Biswas | |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Minister, Government of West Bengal | |
| In office 18 November 2015 – 4 May 2026 | |
| Governor | Keshari Nath Tripathi Jagdeep Dhankhar La. Ganesan (additional charge) C. V. Ananda Bose |
| Mamata Banerjee | |
Ministry and Departments |
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| Preceded by | Madan Mitra Sovandeb Chattopadhyay |
| Succeeded by | Mamata Banerjee (Sports & Youth Affairs) (until December 2025) |
| Governor | Jagdeep Dhankhar |
| Mamata Banerjee | |
| In office 20 May 2011 – 9 May 2021 | |
| Governor | Keshari Nath Tripathi Jagdeep Dhankhar |
Ministry and Departments | |
| Preceded by | Kshiti Goswami |
| Succeeded by | Moloy Ghatak |
| Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 11 May 2006 – 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Pankaj Kumar Banerjee |
| Succeeded by | Papiya Adhikari |
| Constituency | Tollyganj |
| Chairman of Borough X, Kolkata Municipal Corporation | |
| In office 8 June 2000 – 19 May 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Sanjoy Banerjee |
| Succeeded by | Amitava Banerjee |
| Constituency | Ward No. 81 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 October 1964 |
| Party | Trinamool Congress |
Other political affiliations | Chhatra Parishad |
| New Alipore College (B.Com) | |
Aroop Biswas (born 5 October 1964) is an Indian politician who served as the minister for Power, and Housing in the Government of West Bengal.[1][2][3] He is a member of the National Working Committee of All India Trinamool Congress. He was also an MLA, elected from the Tollyganj in the 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.[4][5][6] He is the owner of Suruchi Sangha.
Controversy
In December 2025, Aroop Biswas resigned from his post as the Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of West Bengal, following criticism over the alleged mismanagement of an event featuring Argentine footballer Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The event reportedly witnessed logistical failures and crowd management issues, leading to public and political backlash.
In his letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Biswas stated that his decision was aimed at ensuring an “unbiased investigation” into the matter. Following his move, the Chief Minister temporarily took charge of the sports portfolio pending the outcome of the inquiry.[2]
References
- ^ "Messi event fiasco: CM Mamata Banerjee to take sports charge, Aroop Biswas quits post". The Times of India. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigns 'for unbiased investigation' into Messi event fiasco". The Indian Express. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ "Minister - Egiye Bangla". wb.gov.in. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ MP, Team (5 August 2023). "Power minister Aroop Biswas launches skill development prog". www.millenniumpost.in. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Aroop Biswas". PRS Legislative Research. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Use 'high-end gensets' to give relief to consumers, power minister Aroop Biswas tells CESC". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 6 August 2023.