In 1991, he contested the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from Nabagram constituency. During the polling, he was chased by 300 supporters of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and held hostage by its candidate.
In 1991, he contested the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election in the Nabagram constituency.  During the voting, his campaign was disrupted when 300 supporters of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) pursued him and took him hostage.