Archive · 24 May 2025
Kolkata-Born Rohit K Dasgupta Elected London Borough Chair
Rohit K Dasgupta, who was born in Kolkata, has become the first citizen, or chair, of the London Borough of Newham.
This means he is now the top official in charge of the borough, representing the council and hosting important events.
He was elected after being a councillor since 2018.
Dasgupta is also a professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
He is passionate about his Indian Bengali heritage, working to strengthen ties between Newham and Kolkata.
He is also an advocate for marginalized communities.
This is the first time two Bengalis have been elected to the top roles in this borough.
Rohit K Dasgupta, born in Kolkata, has been elected as chair of the London Borough of Newham.
He is the first person of Bengali Indian origin to hold this position.
Dasgupta was first elected to the council in 2018.
He is an associate professor at the London School of Economics.
Dasgupta aims to strengthen ties between Newham and Kolkata.
- Who
- Rohit K Dasgupta
- What
- Rohit K Dasgupta was elected as the chair and first citizen of the London Borough of Newham.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- London Borough of Newham
- Why
- To serve as the top civic official representing the council.
- Location
- London Borough of Newham
- Elected Official
- Rohit K Dasgupta
- Dasgupta's Role
- Chair
- Significance
- First Bengali Indian origin in the borough
- First Elected
- 2018
- Ward
- Canning Town South Ward