Amitava Nandy


Amitava Nandy was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Dum Dum constituency of West Bengal and was a member of the Communist Party of India political party. He had been one of the most successful MPs during his tenure. The most significant work Nandy had done for his constituency was facilitating the withheld project of the expansion of the Metro Railways between Dum Dum and Dakshineswar. Mr. Nandy lost to Prof. Saugata Roy of TMC in elections to the 15th Lok Sabha.
Nandy used to take initiatives in commemorating the 'Amar Ekushe February' every year. This is, indeed, a significant endeavour to promote the cultural oneness between the two'Bengals'-once partitioned as a result of a political conspiracy. Amitava was an educated, intellectual and a valuable asset to the CPI. He died of cancer in 2014.
His wife Ila Nandy is a ex-councillor of Bidhannagar Municipality.
He had contributed to the founding of Adamas International School by arranging land for his brilliant nephew,Samit Roy who used to run coachings for job exams.Prof Samit Roy continued his uncle's legacy by building the Adamas University and many sister institutions that have been imparting affordable quality education.