Sajal Ghosh

Sajal Ghosh (born 1972) is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal. He serves as a councillor in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) representing Ward No. 50. Ghosh has been a prominent figure in Kolkata's civic politics and was the BJP candidate for the Baranagar Assembly constituency in the 2024 by-election.

Sajal Ghosh
Councillor, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Incumbent
Assumed office 2021
Constituency	Ward No. 50
Personal details
Born	(1972-01-01) 1 January 1972 (age 53) Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Party	Bharatiya Janata Party
Residence(s)	Kolkata, West Bengal
Education	Bachelor of Commerce
Alma mater	University of Calcutta
Occupation	Politician, Businessman
Profession	Partner at Shovona Medical Foundation

Early life and education

Sajal Ghosh was born in Kolkata, West Bengal. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calcutta in 1994. Ghosh is a partner at Shovona Medical Foundation, a healthcare organization based in Kolkata.^{[citation needed]}

Political career

Ghosh began his political journey with the Indian National Congress and later joined the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). In 2021, he switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party and was elected as a councillor in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation from Ward No. 50. He is also a state media panelist for the BJP in West Bengal.

In March 2024, the BJP announced Ghosh as its candidate for the Baranagar Assembly constituency by-election, which was necessitated by the resignation of former AITC MLA Tapas Roy. Ghosh contested against AITC candidate and actress Sayantika Banerjee. Despite a vigorous campaign, Ghosh was defeated in the by-election held on 1 June 2024.

Controversies

In December 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs granted Ghosh 'Y' category security cover due to perceived threats during the KMC elections. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was assigned to provide him with round-the-clock security.

In September 2023, Ghosh was detained along with 76 BJP supporters during a protest at Koley Market in Kolkata. The group was accused of attempting to disrupt normal activities and urging traders to shut their shops as part of a political demonstration.

Personal life

Ghosh is married, and his spouse is also a partner at Shovona Medical Foundation. The couple resides in Kolkata.