Buddhadeb Bhattacharya

CPIM

DOB 01 Mar 1944

Age 81 years

birth palce Kolkata

profession Politician

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya biography

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal and a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM), passed away on August 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service and political acumen. Bhattacharya was a prominent figure in West Bengal politics for several decades and played a key role in shaping the state's political landscape.

Born on March 1, 1944, in Kolkata, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya joined the CPIM in his youth and quickly rose through the ranks due to his intelligence and commitment to the party's ideology. He served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2000 to 2011, overseeing a period of significant economic and industrial growth in the state.

Bhattacharya was known for his progressive policies and his efforts to promote industrialization and development in West Bengal. He was instrumental in attracting investments to the state and played a crucial role in transforming Kolkata into a modern and vibrant city.

Throughout his political career, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya remained a staunch advocate for the working class and marginalized communities, working tirelessly to improve their lives and livelihoods. His tenure as Chief Minister was marked by a focus on education, healthcare, and infrastructure development, laying the foundation for West Bengal's progress in the years to come.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya's passing is a great loss to the people of West Bengal and the Indian political landscape as a whole. His contributions to the state and the CPIM will be remembered for years to come, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of leaders and activists.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya personal life

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Singur to Sanand, how Ratan Tata engaged politicians across the political spectrum

October 11, 2024 5:40 am

Deft at doing business with politicians while maintaining enough of a distance, he bagged a deal from Narendra Modi, the then CM of Gujarat who was trying to build an industry-friendly image, to set up the car factory at Sanand in Gujarat instead.

The Left in West Bengal has never recovered from that blow.

Express View on Buddhadeb Bhattacharya: The tragic reformer

August 08, 2024 8:20 pm

His challenge was creating a private investment-friendly ecosystem in a communist-run state. He tried

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya: Communist who saw the future

August 09, 2024 12:31 pm

He was firm in his conviction that history would absolve him and his beliefs

Bhattacharya, who served at the chief minister from November 2000 to May 2011, lived in a small two-room government apartment in south Kolkata’s Ballygunge area.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former West Bengal CM and CPIM veteran, no more

August 08, 2024 1:59 pm

Buddhadeb, who had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for some years, was 80

Former Bengal CM Buddhadeb weaned off invasive ventilation

August 01, 2023 7:51 am

Meanwhile, hours after Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh launched a bitter attack on former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, who is receiving treatment in hospital due to ailment, CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday distanced herself and her party from his remarks.

Padma awards to Ghulam Nabi Azad, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya mark a moment

January 27, 2022 9:03 am

🔴 It will be regrettable — but not a surprise — if NDA’s attempt to reach across the aisle ends up as just yesterday’s headline

Bid to reach across the aisle: Buddhadeb Bhattacharya rejects Padma Bhushan, Ghulam Nabi Azad welcomes

January 26, 2022 2:33 pm

In a terse statement issued in Kolkata, an ailing Bhattacharya said: "I don't know anything about Padma Bhushan award, nobody told me about it. If I have been awarded the Padma Bhushan, I refused to accept it."

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya admitted to hospital for Covid-19 treatment

May 25, 2021 2:03 pm

Hospital sources said Buddhadeb Bhattacharya's condition is stable, and with high flow oxygen, he may recover within a week.

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When LK Advani praised Buddhadeb Bhattacharya and Mamata Banerjee hit Left on Bangla illegals

August 03, 2018 11:51 am

The reason why Banerjee wanted to raise the matter was because she was not present in the House on July 26 when Opposition and BJP leader L K Advani moved an adjournment motion for a discussion on ‘Massive illegal immigration from Bangladesh’.

‘Left rally devoid of direction, ideology’

February 10, 2014 4:10 am

The Left Front’s Brigade rally drew sharp criticism from across the political spectrum.

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Buddhadeb Bhattacharya urges leftists to come together in WB

January 17, 2016 9:45 am

Singur (West Bengal), Jan 17 (ANI): Former chief minister of West Bengal Buddhadeb Bhattacharya on Sunday urged the leftists to come together and save the state from a hell-like situation. He said people in the state need to think over and again as to which party they should support. He asked them to join hands to destroy the enemy, which is the opposition.

Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after 19 killed in ‘Gen Z’ protests

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Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned after 19 people died during youth-led protests demanding reforms and accountability. The protests spread across major cities and police opened fire on demonstrators. Lekhak tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a Cabinet meeting, following calls from Nepali Congress leaders earlier in the day.

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