Abhijit Mukherjee is an Indian politician who is part of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). He is the son of late President of India Pranab Mukherjee.
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Abhijit Mukherjee was born on Saturday, 2 January 1960 (age 61 years; as in 2021) in Hooghly, West Bengal. Their zodiac sign is Capricorn. After completing his schooling, Abhijeet joined Jadavpur University, Kolkata, where he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in the mechanical field in 1984. He then obtained a degree in Chartered Engineering from The Institute of Engineers, Kolkata. After completing his degree he started working in the corporate sector.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx): 5′
Eye colour: black
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Family
parents and siblings
Abhijit Mukherjee’s father’s name is Pranab Mukherjee and mother’s name is Suvra Mukherjee. Abhijeet has two siblings – his brother Inderjit Mukherjee is a politician, and his sister Sharmistha Mukherjee is a Kathak dancer and politician.
Old picture of Pranab Mukherjee with his wife Shubhra Mukherjee
Inderjit Mukherjee and Sharmistha Mukherjee
wife and children
Abhijeet Mukherjee married Chitralekha Mukherjee on 14 July 1984. they have two children.
livelihood
Abhijit Mukherjee was born in a family with a history in politics. His grandfather, Kamada Kinkar Mukherjee, was a member of the West Bengal Legislative Council as a representative of the Indian National Congress from 1952 to 1964, and an active member of the Indian independence movement. However, in his early years, Abhijit Mukherjee went for a corporate job and worked in companies like Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Steel Authority of Indian Limited and Maruti Udyog Limited. After working in the corporate sector for more than twenty years, Abhijeet decided to make a change in his career and joined politics. In 2012, Pranab Mukherjee was appointed as the President of India, and Abhijit Mukherjee contested the Jangipur Lok Sabha constituency. He won the by-election by 2,536 votes and defeated his rival Muzaffar Hussain of CPI(M). In 2014, he was re-elected to the Lok Sabha from Jangipur seat. However, in 2019 he lost the election to TMC candidate Khalilur Rahman. On 5 July 2021, Abhijeet left the Indian National Congress and joined the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Warm welcome to Mr. @ABHIJIT_LS In Trinamool family!
We are sure that you will contribute to accomplish this @MamataOfficialHis vision for a brighter Bengal will be valued by all. pic.twitter.com/oSQgmfxVCR
– All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) 5th July 2021
Controversy
In 2012, when protests were taking place across the country against the accused in the Nirbhaya gang rape case and people were taking to the streets demanding justice. Abhijit Mukherjee courted controversy when during an interview he made insensitive remarks about women present at protest sites. He said-
I would call the protests in Delhi what is known as the Pink Revolution. It is becoming fashionable to take to the streets with a candle in hand. Such people are completely cut off from reality. They go to discotheques. I am very well aware of student activism and I can say with certainty that most of the protesters are not students. They are dented and painted women chasing two minutes of fame while giving interviews on TV. The protesters do not fall in the age group of students.”
Abhijeet’s comment sparked outrage in the media with many criticizing him for his insensitive behavior towards the victim and the protesters.
Address
Flat No. 2A, 60/2/7, Kabi Bharati Sarani (Lake Road), Kolkata 700029
net worth
Rupee. 14.33 crore as per the affidavit submitted by Abhijit Mukherjee during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
property/property
movable property
- Bank Deposit: Rs. 1.40 crore
- Jewellery: Rs. 1.21 crore
- Motor Vehicle: Rs. 37 lakhs
Immovable property
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 45.82 lakh
- Residential Building: Rs. 10.27 crores
car collection
- Used Army Mahindra Jeep (2000)
- audi 2016 model
- Toyota Corolla Altis (2009)
- Maruti 800 Deluxe Model (2002)
- Bolero DLX (2011)
- Maruti Zen Estilo
Signature
Abhijeet Mukherjee’s signature
Facts/General Knowledge
- Abhijit Mukherjee received the Doctor of Science (Honorary) degree from Dr. DY Patil University, Pune in June 2015.
- For the last 120 years, the Mukherjee family has been visiting their ancestral home in Mirati, where they perform Durga Puja rituals and perform aarti. This tradition was started by Abhijeet’s great grandfather Tarak Nath Mukherjee and since then it has been carried on through his generations.
Pranab Mukherjee is organizing Durga Puja with Abhijit Mukherjee in his native village.
- Abhijeet spends his free time reading books on practical mechanics and history.
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