Firhad Hakim, Bengal minister and Kolkata Mayor, is a key figure in the state's urban governance structure. He's contesting the Kolkata Port constituency as a Trinamool candidate.
Hakim has been a MLA from Kolkata Port since 2011, winning three consecutive Assembly elections. He's also served as a Cabinet Minister, handling key departments such as Urban Development and Municipal Affairs.
As the 38th Mayor of Kolkata since 2018, Hakim has headed the city's municipal administration. He's a member of the National Working Committee of the All India Trinamool Congress, indicating his role in the party's central decision-making structure.
Hakim's dual administrative position has made him one of the most influential leaders in managing Kolkata's infrastructure. His political role is defined by direct involvement in urban policy implementation, civic management, and coordination between municipal bodies and the state government.
