Amitava Nandy
Amitava Nandy (12 March 1943 – 15 August 2014) was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Dum Dum constituency of West Bengal and was a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) political party. He had been one of the most successful MPs during his tenure. The most significant work Nandy had done for his constituency was facilitating the withheld project of the expansion of the Metro Railways between Dum Dum and Dakshineswar. Mr. Nandy lost to Prof. Saugata Roy of TMC in elections to the 15th Lok Sabha.
Amitava Nandy | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2004-2009 | |
| Preceded by | Tapan Sikdar |
| Succeeded by | Saugata Roy |
| Constituency | Dum Dum, West Bengal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 March 1943 |
| Died | 15 August 2014 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Residence | North 24 Parganas |
| Alma mater | Surendranath College |
| Profession | Politician |
Nandy used to take initiatives in commemorating the 'Amar Ekushe February'(the Immortal 21 February) every year. This is, indeed, a significant endeavour to promote the cultural oneness between the two'Bengals'-once partitioned as a result of a political conspiracy. Amitava was an educated, intellectual and a valuable asset to the CPI(M). He died of cancer in 2014.[1] His wife Ila Nandy is a ex-councillor of Bidhannagar Municipality. He had contributed to the founding of Adamas International School by arranging land for his brilliant nephew,Samit Roy who used to run coachings for job exams.Prof Samit Roy continued his uncle's legacy by building the Adamas University and many sister institutions that have been imparting affordable quality education.
References
- "Former MP Amitava Nandy dead - IBNLive". Ibnlive.in.com. 13 June 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
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