Subhas Chakraborty (18 March 1942[1] – 3 August 2009) was an Indian politician belonged to Communist Party of India (Marxist) who served as Minister of Transport, Sports and Youth Services in the Government of West Bengal.

In the days of semi-fascist terror in West Bengal, he played an important role in defending the Party.

He was elected as an MLA from the Belgachia East constituency in 1977 and continued representing it until his death in 2009.

He was deeply involved with the world of sports and culture, as also with a string of social activities.

He was the person whose determination created Salt Lake stadium, one of the largest of its kind in Asia.

Chakraborty died on 3 August 2009 at 11:35 AM (IST) at the AMRI Hospitals, Kolkata a week after being admitted with lung and kidney disorders, and severe heart problems.

[4] At his death, the nonagenarian Communist leader Jyoti Basu, who was also his political idol expressed "It is my time to go.

National Film Awards-winning actor Mithun Chakraborty said he was like an elder brother to him.

In Maidan, several clubs expressed their sorrow by flying their flags at half mast.

Apart from that she was the convener of an NGO, Pather Panchali (which used to celebrate with Subhas's active participation the birthday of the former chief minister of West Bengal Mr. Jyoti Basu).