Party : Bharatiya Janata Party
Age (in 2026): 54
Father Name: Jamini Ray
Votes: Total 126,911, Won by 34,613 Votes
Address: Vill-Baro Nalangibari, P.o-Patchhara, P.s. Kotwali (Cooch Behar), Dist. Cooch Behar, Pin-736157
Email: Debepriyoroy58@Gmail.Com
Mobile Numbers: +918942984813
Profession: Social Work And Farmer
Spouse Profession: Para Teacher
Education: Graduate (Bachelor Of Arts) From Cooch Behar College Under North Bengal University In The Year 1994
Total Assets: Rs. 49,95,259.00
Liabilities: Nil
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Brief Biography and Political Journey
Girija Shankar Ray is a deeply connected grassroots leader and a dedicated farmer who represents the Natabari constituency as an MLA for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With a long-standing association with the social and cultural fabric of Cooch Behar, he has always been a familiar and approachable figure for the local community. His dedication bore fruit when he secured a resounding victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, winning the hearts of the people and defeating his closest rival from the TMC by a remarkable margin of 34,613 votes.
As someone whose own roots are tied to agriculture, Girija Shankar intimately understands the struggles of the rural farming communities in Natabari. He is known for his simple, grounded approach, fighting passionately to bring economic stability, better irrigation, and fair crop prices to his people. For the residents of Natabari, he is more than just a politician; he is a trusted neighbor and a tireless advocate who is always ready to lend a helping hand and ensure that essential government support reaches the grassroots.