Goutam Deb is a senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and an experienced politician from North Bengal. He has held several important positions in the West Bengal government and is widely recognised for his influence in the Siliguri and Darjeeling region.
The 69-year-old began his political career through student activism and gradually became associated with the Left movement before later joining the Trinamool Congress. Over the years, he established himself as a key political figure in North Bengal, a region with unique electoral dynamics and strategic importance.
He has served as a minister in the West Bengal government, handling portfolios related to tourism, labour and urban development. Deb is particularly associated with initiatives aimed at improving tourism infrastructure in the Darjeeling hills and surrounding areas. His work has often focused on regional development and balancing the interests of different communities in North Bengal.
Deb currently serves as the Mayor of Siliguri Municipal Corporation, giving him administrative experience in local governance. His leadership in Siliguri has involved infrastructure planning, civic management and urban development projects.
Within the TMC, Deb is considered an important face in North Bengal politics. His political experience, organisational role and regional influence make him a significant leader in the party’s broader state-level structure.
