Sudhanshu Sil, Veteran CPI(M) Leader and Ex-MP, Dies at 81
Why in the news
A senior Left politician from West Bengal passed away in May 2026, and his long public career across civic, state and national bodies was recalled.
Key facts
- Person: Sudhanshu Sil, a veteran leader of the CPI(M) and a former Member of Parliament.
- Age and place: died at 81 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Civic role: five-time councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
- Parliament: member of the 14th Lok Sabha from the Calcutta North West constituency.
- State assembly: MLA from the Jorabagan constituency of West Bengal.
Career snapshot
| Level | Post held |
|---|---|
| Municipal | Councillor, Kolkata Municipal Corporation (five terms) |
| State | MLA, Jorabagan, West Bengal |
| National | MP, Calcutta North West, 14th Lok Sabha |
Exam angle
- Obituary questions usually ask the party, age, constituency and Lok Sabha term.
- Party: CPI(M); Lok Sabha: 14th; seat: Calcutta North West.
- State of work: West Bengal.