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| office = [[ | | office = Member of the [[West Bengal Legislative Assembly]] | ||
| term_start = 2 May 2021 | | term_start = 2 May 2021 | ||
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| constituency = [[ Bardhaman Dakshin]] | | constituency = [[Bardhaman Dakshin]] | ||
| predecessor = Rabi Ranjan Chattopadhyay | | predecessor = Rabi Ranjan Chattopadhyay | ||
| successor = | | successor = | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = [[West Bengal]], [[India]] | ||
| birth_date = | | birth_date = | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = | ||
| party = [[All India Trinamool Congress | | party = [[All India Trinamool Congress]] | ||
| residence = [[Purba Bardhaman district]], [[West Bengal]] | | residence = [[Purba Bardhaman district]], [[West Bengal]] | ||
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''' Khokan Das ''' is an Indian politician member of [[All India Trinamool Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web|title= | ''' Khokan Das ''' is an Indian politician member of [[All India Trinamool Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Khokan Das Election Affidavit|work=[[Election Commission of India]]|url=https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/show-profile/MTQ0ODM=/MTY=/MTA=/Mw==/QUM=|access-date=8 July 2021|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185418/https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/show-profile/MTQ0ODM=/MTY=/MTA=/Mw==/QUM=|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=West Bengal Assembly Election Candidate Khokan Das|work=[[NDTV]]|url=https://www.ndtv.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly-election-candidates-list-2021/khokan-das-25260-5|access-date=8 July 2021|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184315/https://www.ndtv.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly-election-candidates-list-2021/khokan-das-25260-5|url-status=live}}</ref> He is an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]],<ref>{{Cite web |title= Khokan Das is a TMC candidate Bardhaman Dakshin |work= [[News18]] |url= https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2021/west-bengal/rafikul-islam-mondal-basirhat-uttar-candidate-s25a125c002/ |access-date= 8 July 2021 |archive-date= 9 July 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185215/https://www.news18.com/assembly-elections-2021/west-bengal/rafikul-islam-mondal-basirhat-uttar-candidate-s25a125c002/ |url-status= live }}</ref> elected from the [[Bardhaman Dakshin (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bardhaman Dakshin]] constituency in the [[2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bardhaman Dakshin Assembly Election Result 2021|work=[[ABP Live]]|url=https://news.abplive.com/elections/west-bengal-election-results-2021/wb-basirhat-uttar-constituency-125.html?noHeader=true|access-date=8 July 2021|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184905/https://news.abplive.com/elections/west-bengal-election-results-2021/wb-basirhat-uttar-constituency-125.html?noHeader=true|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title= Bardhaman Dakshin, West Bengal Assembly election result 2021|work= [[India Today]]|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/story/bardhaman-dakshin-west-bengal-assembly-election-result-2021-live-updates-1797340-2021-05-02|access-date= 8 July 2021|archive-date= 9 July 2021|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210709193148/https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/story/bardhaman-dakshin-west-bengal-assembly-election-result-2021-live-updates-1797340-2021-05-02|url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Khokan Das - बर्धमान दक्षिण विधानसभा चुनाव 2021 परिणाम|work=[[Amar Ujala]]|url=https://www.amarujala.com/election/vidhan-sabha-elections/west-bengal/candidates/khokan-das-aitc-2021-bardhaman-dakshin-280-west-bengal|access-date=8 July 2021|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190727/https://www.amarujala.com/election/vidhan-sabha-elections/west-bengal/candidates/khokan-das-aitc-2021-bardhaman-dakshin-280-west-bengal|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== Controversies == | |||
'''Support to Illegal Bangladeshis''' | |||
He was involved in a major controversy when he openly asked party workers to ensure that only those Bangladeshi immigrants who support the ruling party in the state find a place in the voters’ list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ANI |date=2022-11-17 |title=BJP files complaint against TMC MLA Khokan Das over his "only Bangladeshis supporters" remark |url=https://theprint.in/india/bjp-files-complaint-against-tmc-mla-khokan-das-over-his-only-bangladeshis-supporters-remark/1222316/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=21 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421065817/https://theprint.in/india/bjp-files-complaint-against-tmc-mla-khokan-das-over-his-only-bangladeshis-supporters-remark/1222316/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-19 |title=TMC MLA's remarks on Bangladeshis, voters' list add fuel to Bengal politics |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/tmc-mla-khokan-das-remarks-bangladeshis-voters-list-bengal-politics-8277908/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=21 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421064319/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/tmc-mla-khokan-das-remarks-bangladeshis-voters-list-bengal-politics-8277908/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2022-11-16 |title=Ensure only those Bangladeshis who support TMC find place in voters' list: Bengal MLA to workers |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/ensure-only-those-bangladeshis-who-support-tmc-find-place-in-voters-list-bengal-mla-to-workers/article66146143.ece |access-date=2023-04-21 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=21 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421064319/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/ensure-only-those-bangladeshis-who-support-tmc-find-place-in-voters-list-bengal-mla-to-workers/article66146143.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
He said "Many new people are coming...they are from Bangladesh. Many of these people vote for BJP based on Hindu sentiments. Please ensure that only those who support our party get place in the voters' list."<ref name=":0" /> | |||
'''Allegation of Fraud Jobs by CPM''' | |||
He alleged that the illegal recruitment scheme is something that the leftists have taught them. He said "Throughout the 34 years of the leftist government, there was no law and order in Bengal. By placing their spouses in illegal jobs everywhere, CPM leaders went to join the party."<ref>{{Cite web |title='No CPM Workers Will Work As Government Employees, IF...': TMC MLA Vehemently Attacks Left In Bengal |url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/no-cpm-workers-will-work-as-government-employees-if-mamata-banerjee-tmc-mla-khokan-das-vehemently-attacks-left-in-bengal-2588305.html |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Zee News |language=en |archive-date=21 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421064317/https://zeenews.india.com/india/no-cpm-workers-will-work-as-government-employees-if-mamata-banerjee-tmc-mla-khokan-das-vehemently-attacks-left-in-bengal-2588305.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:West Bengal MLAs 2021–2026]] | [[Category:West Bengal MLAs 2021–2026]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:46, 27 March 2026
Khokan Das | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Rabi Ranjan Chattopadhyay |
| Constituency | Bardhaman Dakshin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | West Bengal, India |
| Political party | All India Trinamool Congress |
| Residence | Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal |
| Profession | Politician |
Khokan Das is an Indian politician member of All India Trinamool Congress.[1][2] He is an MLA,[3] elected from the Bardhaman Dakshin constituency in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.[4][5][6]
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Support to Illegal Bangladeshis
He was involved in a major controversy when he openly asked party workers to ensure that only those Bangladeshi immigrants who support the ruling party in the state find a place in the voters’ list.[7][8][9]
He said "Many new people are coming...they are from Bangladesh. Many of these people vote for BJP based on Hindu sentiments. Please ensure that only those who support our party get place in the voters' list."[9]
Allegation of Fraud Jobs by CPM
He alleged that the illegal recruitment scheme is something that the leftists have taught them. He said "Throughout the 34 years of the leftist government, there was no law and order in Bengal. By placing their spouses in illegal jobs everywhere, CPM leaders went to join the party."[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Khokan Das Election Affidavit". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ↑ "West Bengal Assembly Election Candidate Khokan Das". NDTV. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ↑ "Khokan Das is a TMC candidate Bardhaman Dakshin". News18. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ↑ "Bardhaman Dakshin Assembly Election Result 2021". ABP Live. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ↑ "Bardhaman Dakshin, West Bengal Assembly election result 2021". India Today. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ↑ "Khokan Das - बर्धमान दक्षिण विधानसभा चुनाव 2021 परिणाम". Amar Ujala. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ↑ ANI (17 November 2022). "BJP files complaint against TMC MLA Khokan Das over his "only Bangladeshis supporters" remark". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "TMC MLA's remarks on Bangladeshis, voters' list add fuel to Bengal politics". The Indian Express. 19 November 2022. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 PTI (16 November 2022). "Ensure only those Bangladeshis who support TMC find place in voters' list: Bengal MLA to workers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ↑ "'No CPM Workers Will Work As Government Employees, IF...': TMC MLA Vehemently Attacks Left In Bengal". Zee News. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.