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AMong Trinamool workers, leaders and supporters seen candidacy for chief government minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur late, unity human face spotted the most - Bengal minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim. However, he is not just campaigning for TMC supremo but is also the party's candidate from the Kolkata Port constituency.Hakim is considered a central figure in the state’s urban governance structure. First elected as an MLA from the Kolkata Port constituency in 2011, he has retained the seat in subsequent assembly elections, making him a consistent electoral presence in Kolkata politics. A close associate of Mamata Banerjee, he has been part of the state cabinet since the TMC came to power and has handled key portfolios related to Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, which are critical to infrastructure and civic administration in the state.Also Read: ‘Exit polls rigged, stay up all night': Mamata Banerjee calls for guarding EVMs after Bengal projectionsAlongside his ministerial role, he has also held leadership within the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, including serving as its Mayor, placing him at the centre of both state-level and city-level governance. His political role is defined by direct involvement in urban policy implementation, civic management, and coordination between municipal bodies and the state government. This dual administrative position has made him one of the most influential leaders in managing Kolkata’s infrastructure.5 key facts about Firhad Hakim:Hakim has been a MLA from Kolkata Port since 2011, winning three consecutive Assembly elections (2011, 2016, 2021)In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election, he defeated Awadh Kishore Gupta of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of over 73,000 votes, registering a decisive victory in the constituencyHe has served as a Cabinet Minister since 2011, handling key departments such as Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, which oversee urban infrastructure, housing, and civic administration across the stateHe has been serving as the 38th Mayor of Kolkata since 2018, heading the city’s municipal administrationHe is a member of the National Working Committee of the All India Trinamool Congress, indicating his role in the party’s central decision-making structure.

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