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Former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy – Obituary
📅 Published 24 Feb 2026 · February 2026
Former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy – Obituary
Life & Political Career
Mukul Roy (born 17 Apr 1954, Kanchrapara, WB) died on 23 Feb 2026 in Kolkata aged 71.
Founding member of TMC, first elected to Rajya Sabha in 2006; TMC leader in Rajya Sabha 2009–2012.
Ministerial Roles
In UPA II under PM Manmohan Singh, served as MoS for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (2009–2011).
Later became 32nd Union Railway Minister (MoR) from March to September 2012.
Exam Angles
Political personalities; may appear in “match list” type Prelims questions linking ministers to portfolios/time.
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UPSC